서로 반대되거나 모순되는 의미를 가진 단어들을 나란히 배치하여 독특한 수사적 효과를 내는 표현 방법.
A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction to create a paradoxical effect.
예문:
"The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron used to describe an intense and heavy quietness."
"In literature, an oxymoron can reveal a deeper truth by highlighting the complexity of human emotions."
"Calling the situation a 'controlled chaos' is a perfect oxymoron for the busy but organized kitchen."