Oxymoron-Paradox

First Name: Jonathan Period: 3 School: Thomas Wootton HS

Definition #1: An oxymoron (plural **oxymorons** or **oxymora**) (from Greek ὀξύμωρον, "sharp dull") is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Oxymorons appear in a variety of contexts, including inadvertent errors such as //ground pilot// and literary oxymorons crafted to reveal a paradox.

Source: Wikipedia

Definition #2: A paradox is a(n) //a// **: s** tatement that is seemingly [|contradictory]] or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true //b// **:** self-contradictory statement that at first seems true //c// **:** argument that apparently derives self-contradictory conclusions by valid deduction from acceptable premises

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Definition in your own "student friendly" words: An oxymoron is series of words that, when used together, make the entire phrase a contradiction. A paradox is a statement that seems true and possible when looked at from a grammar and diction standpoint, but presents itself as contradictory when approached from a logical standpoint.

Link to example #1 (text, advertisement, video, speech, etc): []

2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example: Some examples on the list include "plastic glasses", "definite maybe", and "clearly confused." Similar to a paradox, each example is a phrase that one may say at some point and it would make sense. But If one looks closely, each example shows a clear contradiction between the two words. Some oxymora are more obvious than others because they use opposite ideas rather than differing ones.

Link to example #2 (text, advertisement, video, speech, etc): []

2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example:

One variation of the famous paradox goes as such: "If a person who cannot tell the truth says 'I always lie', are they telling the truth or lying" This is a clear example of a paradox and not an oxymoron because no clear contradiction is formed by the use of contradicting terms. However, if one does always lie and says so, he is telling the truth, which he can't. If he is lying, then he does say the truth sometimes, which he can't either. This creates an endless chain of if-then clauses, making it a paradox.

First Name: Elisa Period: 4 School:Thomas S. Wootton High School

Definition #1:

Oxymoron a combination of contradictory or incongruous words (as //cruel kindness//); //broadly// **:** something (as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements

Paradox **1 :** a [|tenet] contrary to received opinion **//b// :** a self-contradictory statement that at first seems true //c// **:** an argument that apparently derives self-contradictory conclusions by valid deduction from acceptable premises
 * 2** **//a// :** a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to [|common sense] and yet is perhaps true
 * 3** **:** one (as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary Definition #2: Oxymoron (n) Rhetoric.

a figure of speech by which a locution produces an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect,as in “cruel kindness” or “to make haste slowly.”

Paradox (n) 1. a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. 2. a self-contradictory and false proposition. 3. any person, thing, or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature. 4. an opinion or statement contrary to commonly accepted opinion.

Source: Dictionary.com

Definition in your own "student friendly" words: Oxymoron: A phrase, or combination of words, that are as a whole contradict each other. Paradox: Something that seems ridiculous but turns out to be true

Link to example #1 (text, advertisement, video, speech, etc): [] 2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example: On the list, some examples include, "true story," "bad luck," and accurate estimate. These phrases are used very commonly and do not seem like oxymorons at first. However, with a closer look, it is apparent that each phrase does condtradict itself within itself. There are different oxymorons, some more noticable than others.

Link to example #2 (text, advertisement, video, speech, etc): [] 2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example: The Penrose Steps are a paradox because they connect together the first time, but the second time, they disconnect. It is a ridiculous concept that is hard to wrap one's mind around because it does not make sense in reality.

First Name: Period: School:

Definition #1: Source:

Definition #2: Source:

Definition in your own "student friendly" words:

Link to example #1 (text, advertisement, video, speech, etc): 2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example:

Link to example #2 (text, advertisement, video, speech, etc): 2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example: