Good Example of an Oxymoron
An oxymoron is a self-contradictory phrase. Last word balloon.
Got any favorite oxymorons?
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The Proofreaders (or Editor’s) Job
Not a lot of content here, but I identify with it.
The Difference Between “Simile” and “Metaphor.”
Last panel, though I should add that “metaphor” is also often used as a generic term for any figure of speech.
A Horrible Example of not Being Concise
Or is it an excellent example? So how would you title his message?
He does say what to do while not doing it…
Another Hobbyhorse of Mine
This has to do with the distinction between counting and measuring. When you have things you count (such as people), say the number of them. When you measure something (such as flour or gasoline), say the amount of them. So the second panel has it right the first time, and wrong the second time.
Do a search in the upper right to find more lessons about this. Examples: less, few, count, measure.
