Oxymoron Explorer
Explore the fascinating world of oxymorons with this Grade 4 ELA worksheet, focusing on identifying and creating these unique figurative language examples.
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Read the instructions for each section carefully and complete all activities. An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
An oxymoron is a special kind of phrase where two words that seem to mean the opposite of each other are put together. Even though they are opposites, when you put them together, they make a new, interesting meaning! For example, 'jumbo shrimp' means a big shrimp, even though 'jumbo' means big and 'shrimp' usually means small. It's a fun way to play with words!
1. Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
loud music
icy hot
green grass
fast car
Complete the oxymoron in each sentence using a word that creates a contradiction.
2. The silence in the empty room was .
3. She wore a dress that was ugly.
4. The clown was being a serious person.
Decide if the following sentences contain an oxymoron. Circle True or False.
5. 'Living dead' is an oxymoron.
True
False
6. 'Bright star' is an oxymoron.
True
False
7. Think of your own oxymoron! Write it down and then explain what it means.