BOOKSTORE A Poem For Everyone Who`s Been Teased Or Bullied Kids` Voice Brain Fun Chris`s Story Email Jokes and Brainteasers Memory Tricks Poetry Rhyme Time Sentence Play Stories and Sticky Situations Verbal Know-how Word Play Alliteration Oxymora Policies Home	Oxymora An oxymoron (plural oxymora) is a figure of speech that combines incongruous or contradictory words. If you have any you’d like to share, please email them to me. Don’t forget to tell me your first name or screen name and age. Be sure to explain why you consider it an oxymoron.   Here are some examples:   Jumbo shrimp as in, When I order a shrimp cocktail, I expect jumbo shrimp.    Squared circle as in, The pro wrestler stepped into the squared circle (i.e., the ring) and did a standing back flip to the amazement of the crowd.    Deafening silence as in, A deafening silence filled the air after everyone realized just how dangerous the motorcycle stunt was going to be.    Freezer burn as in, Freezer-burned foods taste disgusting.    Genuine imitation as in, That coat is made of genuine imitation leather.    Here are some others:    Wise fool Rolling stop Peacekeeper missile Working vacation   Organized mess Mild sensation Constant change Cruel kindness Good grief Bittersweet Icy hot Civil war