Question

what is an oxymoron in literature

Answer 1

a word or group of words that is self contradicting

Answer 2

i don't understand

Answer 3

i mean, please explain a little bit more with examples.

Answer 4

oxymorons are similar to such other devices as paradox and antithesis and are often used in poetry and other literature...







does this help better?

Answer 5

okay so @kacchan is correct with the definitions but just in case you still don't understand here are some examples: "bittersweet", " Awfully good", "same difference", and "original copy".

Answer 6

ok i understand .thanks very much