Antithesis vs Oxymoron

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What is antithesis?

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Two terms that are opposite in a statement through parallel grammatical structure.

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What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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Example of antithesis: 'Speech is silver, but silence is gold.'

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This statement contrasts two opposing ideas.

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Example of oxymoron: 'Deafening silence.'

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This phrase combines contradictory terms to create a unique expression.

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What is juxtaposition?

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The placement of two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side to develop comparisons and contrasts.

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Identify the term: 'Born to die.'

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This is an example of juxtaposition.

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What is the purpose of using antithesis in writing?

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To highlight contrasting ideas and create a more impactful statement.

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What is the purpose of using oxymoron in writing?

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To create a dramatic effect or to provoke thought by combining contradictory terms.

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Identify the term: 'Clearly confused.'

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This is an example of oxymoron.

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Identify the term: 'Hot ice.'

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This is an example of oxymoron.