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English Figures of Speech - Oxymorons

English Figures of Speech - Oxymorons

Update: 2025-08-04
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In this, my fourth episode, I explore one type of English language word-play known as Oxymorons. These word pairs are often used to add emphasis to a thought or the second word in the pairing.


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English Figures of Speech - Oxymorons

English Figures of Speech - Oxymorons