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"Computer Science is no more about computers than
astronomy is about telescopes." ~ Edsger W.
Dijkstra |
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(oxymora) |
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There are two types of oxymorons (oxymora); Oxymoron
and Oxymoron use as Opinion. The dictionary
defines an Oxymoron as a figure of speech
that combines two normally contradictory terms.
Oxymoron use as Opinion is a 'perceived'
contradiction of terms based upon the user's opinion. |
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OXYMORONS (oxymora) |
OXYMORON USE AS OPINION |
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- Skinny Broad
- Home Office
- Jumbo Shrimp
- Civil War
- Wireless Cable
- Whole Piece
- Virtual Reality
- Same Difference
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- Military Intelligence
- Honest Politician
- Microsoft Works
(Used as examples - not necessarily my opinion) |
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If you have an oxymoron to add please send it to carol@tecminn.com |
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