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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is an oxymoron?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Anyone?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A figure of speech that combines two normally contradictory terms. Hope this helps!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sometimes called "a contradiction in terms," like a "jolly grouch."

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's two terms put together that would ordinarily be considered opposites. "Good Grief" or "Girly Man" or "Jumbo Shrimp"

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