oxymoron
/ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/noun
High School
1
A figure of speech in which two words or phrases with opposing meanings are used together intentionally for effect.
2
A contradiction in terms.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing