Oxymoron

What is an oxymoron? || 8.SI.1.1 || a figure of speech by [|which] a locution produces an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in “cruel kindness” or “to make haste slowly.”
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10 Examles of oxymorons: i agree to dissagree anticipating the unanticipated brief speach butthead living dead bitter sweet bad luck devilish angel clever fool same difference

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What is the difference between an oxymoron and a contradiction? An oxymoron is a figure of speach in whichcontradictory or opposing ideasare combined. A contradicting sentence is one that is false under all surcumstances. []

What are some oxymorons in MLK'S speach, "I Have A Dream"? -Oasis of freedom and justice -beacon of light and hope -joyous daybreak -flames of withering injustice

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