What is an oxymoron in rhetoric?

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An oxymoron combines contradictory terms to create a paradoxical phrase that reveals deeper truth, like 'deafening silence' or 'organized chaos.' It highlights complexity and nuance by juxtaposing opposing concepts in a memorable way.

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Combine contradictory terms to create memorable paradoxes.

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