Puns and Oxymorons

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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CCSS

L.9-10.5A, L.8.5A

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S Flaherty

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Puns and Oxymorons

Some of the fun figurative language that Shakespeare uses in Romeo and Juliet to alleviate tension and add some humor.

Examples:

Example of an Oxymoron: Love-Hate Relationship
Example of a Pun: “Now is the winter of our discontent … made glorious summer by this sun of York.” (Richard III): This is a play on the word sun. He is referring to the son of York, but uses sun here to also tie in with the summer.
An elephant’s opinion carries a lot of weight. (This is a play on the fact that elephant’s are a heavy animal.)
Let's go look at some examples and determine if they are oxymorons or puns being used

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Oxymoron

Pun

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That movie was seriously funny.

Oxymoron

Pun

Multiple Choice

The knight said it was extremely dark outside as he rode through the forest.

Oxymoron

Pun

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The tree had a lot of bark but little bite.

Oxymoron

Pun

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The room was dimly lit.

Oxymoron

Pun

Puns and Oxymorons

Some of the fun figurative language that Shakespeare uses in Romeo and Juliet to alleviate tension and add some humor.

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