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Simile or metaphor?
A quiz on the difference between a simile and a metaphor.Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that you use to add colour and richness to your writing. Decide whether the sentences below contain similes or metaphors.1. The dog was a jack-in-the-box, trying to jump up on the visitors.similemetaphor2. "Chocolate is my ray of sunshine on a bad day," admitted Reena.similemetaphor3. The lettuce was as crisp as an early fall morning.similemetaphor4. The pool was a boiling cauldron on that hot summer day.similemetaphor5. "I feel like road kill; it's been a rough week," announced Samira as she walked in.similemetaphor6. The sisters are like two peas in a pod.similemetaphor7. The motion sickness hit the sailor as fast as lightning.similemetaphorSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Onomatopoeia and interjections: Words that imitate sounds or express emotion
An English quiz in which the user must identify the onomatopoeia that corresponds to the sound being made.Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate sounds made by a person, an animal or a thing (like "puff," "moo" or "bang"). Onomatopoeic words should not be confused with interjections, which are words or phrases (such as "Yikes!" or "Hey!" or "My goodness!") used as exclamations to express a feeling.In the questions below, find the onomatopoeic word that imitates the given sound, or the interjection that expresses the stated emotion. But be careful! Don't be confused by onomatopoeic words or interjections used in French!For more information, see the article interjections.1. a sneezeachooatzooatchoum2. knuckles striking a doortoc-tocbangknock knock3. a telephonering ringding-dongdring dring4. something falling into the waterploufsplashkerplunk5. the joy of eatingom nom nomtum tummiam6. painayoyeouchaïe7. a clocktip-toptic-tactick-tock8. the sound a cat makesmeowmioomiau9. dismay over a mistake or blunderoupsoopswhoups10. snoringzzzzrrrr…purrSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Poetic devices
An English-language quiz on poetic devices.Poets use many literary devices to take readers on a journey into their imagination. Some devices are easier to recognize than others. Take this quiz to find out how many poetic devices you can identify in these examples from Canadian poets.1. From “Autobiographical” by A. M. Klein: The phrase “sadness sweet of synagogal hum” is an example ofsimileoxymoronassonance2. From “fishing lines” by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm: The lines “the wind is bitter, it howls / like an injured wolf, crying / for companionship” are an example ofsimilemetaphorsibilance3. From “The Canadian Authors Meet” by F. R. Scott: The lines “O Canada, O Canada, Oh can / A day go by without new authors springing / To paint the native maple” are an example ofpersonificationparodymetaphor4. From “Solitude” by Archibald Lampman: The lines “The trees / Stand motionless, as if they did not dare / To stir, lest it should break the spell” are an example ofanastropheassonancepersonification5. From “Letters & Other Worlds” by Michael Ondaatje: The line “My father’s body was a globe of fear” is an example ofoxymoronconsonancemetaphor6. From “Windigo” by Paulette Jiles: The phrase “like the white light of hydrogen” is an example ofassonancemetaphorpersonification7. From “Prairie Graveyard” by Anne Marriott: The lines “The wind … whines / under its harsh breath on the limp dragged wires” contain an example ofsimileonomatopoeiaassonance8. From “Tantramar Revisited” by Charles G. D. Roberts: The line “Out of the teeth of the dawn blows back the awakening wind” is an example ofanastrophesimileassonanceSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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7 wonders of literary language
An English blog post that lists the author’s seven favourite literary devices.Acclaimed scientist Lewis Thomas once argued that certain beetles and viruses are so fascinating, he’d go as far as to label them “modern wonders.” As a teacher of English literature, however, I’d like to propose a list of seven wonders in the area of literary language. Authors use a myriad of techniques and devices to enhance their writing, and while there are over thirty such strategies regularly employed in both fiction and non-fiction, I'll share my top seven. 7. Alliteration Alliteration is primarily used in poetry. It’s the repetition of certain consonant sounds in words for a specific effect. Soft consonants like “f,” “h,” or “l” can create serene, whimsical emotions, whereas hard ones like “b,” “d,” or “p” can create sharp or exciting moments. Poet Edgar Allan Poe was clearly a lover of alliteration: “While I nodded, nearly napping” and “the silken, sad, uncertain rustling” are just two of the countless alliterative phrases in his classic poem “The Raven.” Alliteration is taught to students in North American classes as early as the second grade, and many children develop a fondness for poetry and literature through this melodic device. 6. Irony Irony is a technique more often seen in non-fiction. Whether it’s dramatic, situational, or verbal, irony elevates writing to an art form that true lovers of literature can appreciate. William Shakespeare’s plays Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth are fraught with irony. A slightly more contemporary example is Roald Dahl’s short story “Lamb to the Slaughter”: Unbeknownst to the police investigating the murder of a fellow officer, they are served the same lamb that was used – in its frozen form – to kill the victim. In the penultimate line of the story, one of the officers remarks that the murder weapon is “probably right under our very noses” as he and the other men continue eating. The dramatic irony is palpable in that scene, since the reader knows exactly the consequences of what is happening, while the characters are none the wiser. 5. Emotional appeal This rhetorical device is typically found in non-fiction. Writers often use emotive language to get readers to sympathize with their causes and persuade them to believe or act in certain ways. Winston Churchill did this spectacularly in his speeches throughout the Second World War. He declared his thirst for victory with more emotional language than any politician of his time: “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. … We have before us many, many long months of struggle and of suffering.” Churchill mobilized the British people to stand together against the Nazi bombings and continue fighting when defeat seemed almost certain. Thus, when done well, emotional appeal can manipulate not just a solitary reader, but an entire population. 4. Personification Personification is a device that attributes human qualities to animals and other non-human entities. Mary Shelley romantically depicted how a moon can “gaze” upon someone’s labours, and F. Scott Fitzgerald captured everyone’s frustration when he referred to car horns as “groaning.” One of Canada’s great novelists, Yann Martel, skilfully personifies life and death in Life of Pi: “Life is so beautiful that death has fallen in love with it, a jealous, possessive love that grabs at what it can. But life leaps over oblivion lightly, losing only a thing or two of no importance, and gloom is but the passing shadow of a cloud.” The anthropomorphic verbs effectively demonstrate the delicate balance between these abstract concepts. 3. Imagery As the word implies, imagery is meant to employ the five senses to create a setting and vivid sensations for the audience. A solitary sentence sometimes feels flat, but one that contains imagery effortlessly floats above the others and lingers in a reader’s mind. Ray Bradbury was an author who certainly appreciated visual imagery and used it to describe the setting in the dystopian world of Fahrenheit 451: “The autumn leaves blew over the moonlit pavement in such a way as to make the girl who was moving there seem fixed to a sliding walk, letting the motion of the wind and the leaves carry her forward.” Almost everyone can recollect a fond fall experience from when they were growing up. Through the imagery, the reader feels a sense of nostalgia and is thereby immersed in the scene. 2. Metaphor and simile For my number two choice, simile and metaphor are a close tie. Although they are quite similar as comparison tools, and many prefer the extended simile, I prefer the more compact metaphor. When great writers use metaphors effectively, readers get crystal clear images in their minds regarding specific characters or scenarios. Whether the metaphor is Richard Kadrey’s “Memories are bullets,” Kate Chopin’s “Her mouth was a fountain of delight,” or Kahlil Gibran’s “For thought is a bird of space,” one clearly understands the intended connotations while hopefully seeing the references in a new light. The metaphor is also one of the oldest literary devices and so divine that it has been avidly used in the world of psychology and religion. 1. Satirical hyperbole My first choice is by far my favourite: satirical hyperbole. Many treasured writers have imagined exaggerated dystopian worlds that may border on the absurd but are often based on some past or present reality. Kurt Vonnegut’s short story “Harrison Bergeron” is about a future with exaggerated equality. Smart people are forced to wear mental handicapping devices on their ears, the strong must bear heavy weights, and the most attractive are required to wear masks. In other words, Vonnegut presents an artificially egalitarian world where no one is smarter, stronger, or better looking than anyone else. The underlying dismal theme of government control is satirically juxtaposed with just the right amount of exaggeration, making this potentially disturbing future seem comical and thus potentially realistic. In this passive post-industrial age, it’s easy to forget the power of literature. I understand that literary devices are not everyone’s cup of tea, but try searching for these seven wonders in the next piece of writing you read. You may be surprised at how easy they are to spot when you look more deeply at the threads in the literary fabric that enriches our language.Source : Blogue Nos langues (billets de collaborateurs)
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Make an impression with stylistic devices
An English blog post about stylistic devices with examples to demonstrate how useful they are.You don’t have to be Shakespeare to use stylistic devices. If you speak English, I guarantee that you use them. And probably even some with names that would score you the win in Scrabble, such as hyperbole, cacophony and juxtaposition, just to name a few. Let’s explore the main stylistic devices together. Along the way, feel free to click on the hyperlinked terms to learn more. Are you ready? All right, let’s find out what stylistic devices are all about! Stylistic devices defined A stylistic device is a linguistic technique that modifies everyday language to make it more expressive. Stylistic devices can play with the meaning, form, sound and order of words. They allow us to express something with more panache! Stylistic devices for beginners In school, the first stylistic device we learn about is the analogy. We start with similes, such as “happy as a clam,” “fight like cats and dogs,” and “light as a feather.” Then we move on to the metaphor, the simile’s cousin, which, unlike the simile, doesn’t use like or as to create a comparison. Some examples include “The room was a furnace.” “Life is a rollercoaster.” “The visit to the spa was an oasis of calm in a hectic week.” “Her voice is music to my ears.” And the list goes on … Expressions as stylistic devices I'm sure you've noticed that expressions are great sources of stylistic devices. If you call yourself a “Wayne Gretzky” on the ice, you’re using an antonomasia. In other words, you’re using a proper name as a substitute for a common noun. If you shout to the opposing team that “you’ll show them a good time,” you’re so sure of yourself that you dare to use an antiphrasis, because clearly you’re suggesting that the game won't be any fun for them at all. Finally, the celebratory pint you’ll have after your victory is a good example of metonymy, which involves replacing the name of something (in this case, beer) with the name of another closely related thing (a pint glass). Stylistic devices for business Stylistic devices have their place in business as well. A euphemism is a great way to exercise tact by expressing something harsh in a milder way. Sending a call for interest to job seekers rather than the unemployed is a good example of the use of euphemism. Ellipsis can be effective in administrative documents. In a long sentence, or even a short one, this type of omission is practical as long as it doesn’t create any ambiguity. You may even have used an ellipsis before, in a sentence like the following: “The conference starts at 9:00 a.m.; registration, at 8:30 a.m.” Finally, if you simply want to lighten the mood around the office, you might try a pun, such as “Nice scissors! They’re looking pretty sharp.” Stylistic devices for social media Stylistic devices of all kinds are widely used on social media. For starters, if you say you’re surfing the Internet, you’re using a catachresis, because you’re using the word “surf” in a way that deviates from its traditional meaning. On social media, you can drop syllables from words with ease, using an aphaeresis (such as “’cause” instead of “because”) or an apocope (such as “fab” instead of “fabulous”). And you can even drop spaces to merge words, whether they’re preceded by a pound sign (#) or not. Examples of such syntagmatic amalgams include #whatchadoingPound sign W H A T C H A D O I N G (What are you doing?), #gotchaPound sign G O T C H A (Got you) and amiritePound sign A M I R I T E (Am I right?). Stylistic devices for everyone There you have it! We all use stylistic devices everywhere, all the time. We use them to be fancy, to be funny, to make believe and to make an impression. In fact, it’s in these various deviations from traditional meaning that the richness of our thoughts, emotions, personalities and imaginations lie. So which stylistic devices did you use today, when talking about the news this morning, in the car or on the bus, when you got to work, or at your last meeting? For inspiration, check out this article on stylistic devices and this list of stylistic devices. Adapted by Natalie Ballard, Language Portal of CanadaSource : Blogue Nos langues (billets de collaborateurs)
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Figures of speech: Sound devices
An English-language quiz in which the user has to choose the correct sound deviceFigures of speech that focus on certain sounds are called sound devices. Some repeat specific words within or across phrases, clauses and sentences, while others repeat certain sounds in nearby words.Writers of all kinds use sound devices because the repetition, rhythm (and sometimes rhyme) that they create make them great for emphasizing main ideas, persuading readers and listeners, evoking emotion, and making writing catchy or memorable. That's why you'll find examples of sound devices in texts as varied as poems, political speeches, advertising slogans and nursery rhymes!See if you can identify the sound device in the example given in each of the questions below. We bet that you'll learn some new words, just like we did when writing this quiz!1. The expression “through thick and thin”assonancesibilancealliteration2. The tongue twister “she sells seashells by the seashore”sibilanceassonanceanaphora3. From Yoda in The Phantom Menace: “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”anaphoraepanalepsisanadiplosis4. The traditional proclamation to announce both a monarch’s death and a successor to the throne: “The King is dead; long live the King.”epanalepsisanadiplosisanaphora5. The slip of the tongue “Lip your zip!”malapropismmondegreenspoonerism6. From the nursery rhyme “This Little Piggy,” the lines: “This little piggy stayed home. / This little piggy had none.”perfect rhymeslant rhymeeye rhyme7. From The Swallower Swallowed, Barbara Bray’s English translation of Réjean Ducharme’s famous novel L’Avalée des avalés: “Every page is a town. Every line a street. Every word a house.”epistropheanaphoraconsonance8. The courtroom affirmation: “I solemnly affirm that the evidence to be given by me shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”sibilanceanaphoraepistrophe9. From “The Canadian Herd-Boy” by Susanna Moodie, the lines “Cobos! Cobos! far down the dell / More faintly falls the cattle-bell.”sibilanceconsonancedissonance10. The opening lines from the Christmas carol “Silent Night”: “Silent night, holy night / All is calm, all is bright”cacophonyonomatopoeiaeuphonySource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Anacoluthon: A stylistic error
An English blog post about anacoluthon, which is a common syntactic error when it’s not being used intentionally as a stylistic device.In my post Make an impression with stylistic devices, I described some of the stylistic devices that all of us use: comparison, metaphor, metonymy, etc. But there are others that you need to be aware of because they’re considered to be stylistic errors. Today, I’m writing about anacoluthon, which is often seen in English writing in the form of “dangling modifiers.” No, anacoluthon isn’t a type of anaconda Anacoluthon is a breakdown in the structure of a sentence. It’s heading in one direction and changing your mind halfway through. In other words, anacoluthon occurs when the ideas aren’t connected. Some writers use it to surprise or confuse their readers. Here’s an example: Cleopatra’s nose, had it been shorter, the whole face of the world would have been changed. This quote, from French thinker Blaise Pascal, surprises the reader because they expect “it,” which refers to “Cleopatra’s nose,” to be the subject of the verb “would have been changed.” Cleopatra’s nose, had it been shorter, would have changed the whole face of the world. (her nose would have changed…) That’s how syntax works in English. The verb in the introductory clause (“had … been”) and the verb in the main clause (“would have changed”) must have the same subject. Playing with this syntax leads to a breakdown in the structure. If Pascal did it, then why is it an error? Anacoluthon is considered to be an error because it results in sentences that don’t follow the logic of English grammar. Anacoluthon can certainly be used to create an intentional stylistic effect, but it becomes an issue when it creates an unintentional effect. In short, anacoluthon is problematic because it can have secondary effects. Secondary effects? But what do they have to do with grammar? By “secondary effects,” I mean unintentional effects that interfere with the reader’s ability to understand the message. In English writing, a common type of anacoluthon is the dangling modifier. In sentences with dangling modifiers, the subject of the main clause and the subject of the modifying clause or phrase aren’t the same. The following are some examples of the secondary effects of dangling modifiers. Secondary effects of dangling modifiers Effect Example Explanation Ambiguity An excellent student, the teacher recognized Alex in front of the class. It’s unclear whether Alex or the teacher is an excellent student. Contradiction The parents punished the children after having horsed around all day. This sentence suggests that the parents horsed around, even though it was the children. Illogicality Unsold, she called a real estate agent. It’s the property that hasn’t sold, not the owner (“she”). How to be smarter than Pascal Here’s the rule: The introductory clause and the main clause must have the same subject. There are several strategies to achieve this. Change the subject (and the verb) in the main clause Incorrect: As a follow-up to our discussion, you will find the attached report. Correct: As a follow-up to our discussion, I am sending you the attached report. (The introductory clause and the main clause now have the same subject: I am following up on our discussion and I am sending you….) Rearrange the elements Incorrect: Written by the committee, I am giving you the report. Correct: I am giving you the report written by the committee. Replace a verb in the infinitive with a noun Incorrect: The report will be sent to management to approve the changes. Correct: The report will be sent to management for approval of the changes. Using these three strategies will help you avoid structural errors. If you’re looking for a way to practice identifying dangling modifiers, I’d recommend taking the quiz Dangling modifiers 1 from the Language Portal of Canada. You can also read the following articles on the Language Portal of Canada: “The Elusive Dangling Modifier” (from Peck’s English Pointers) and “dangling modifiers” (from Writing Tips Plus). For more information on anacoluthon, check out Brian Mossop’s article “Understanding Poorly Written Source Texts” (from Favourite Articles). Adapted by Anne-Marie Tugwell, Language Portal of CanadaSource : Blogue Nos langues (billets de collaborateurs)
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metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which two persons or things are compared, but without the use of like or as. Metaphors with the verb be Metaphors often use the verb be to make a comparison. In a metaphor of this kind, one thing is said to be another: The sound of my husband cleaning the shower is music to my ears. The sun was a ball of fire. In the first example, the sound of someone cleaning the shower is compared to the pleasant sound of music. In the second example, the writer compares the sun to a ball of fire. In both examples, the two things being compared are connected by a form of the verb be (is, was). Metaphors without the verb be Metaphors do not always take the form of nouns joined by the verb be. Sometimes they are disguised as verbs, adjectives or adverbs. In the following examples, notice how the verb be is absent: The sun fired up the sky with dazzling colours. [verb] After a heated argument with his roommates, he stormed out of the house. [adjective and verb] The Red River loops snakily through the valley. [verb and adverb] Metaphor vs. simile A simile is a figure of speech that uses like or as to create a comparison. A metaphor, on the other hand, creates an implied comparison without using like or as. Simile: The Red River loops through the valley like a snake. Metaphor: The Red River loops snakily through the valley. Simile: The sun was like a ball of fire. Metaphor: The sun was a ball of fire. Simile: After the audition, Alina felt as light as a feather. Metaphor: After the audition, Alina floated home, her feet barely touching the ground.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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alliteration
Alliteration is a figure of speech involving the repetition of a sound (usually a consonant) at the beginning of two or more words placed next to (or close to) one another. This line from Byron’s famous poem “The Destruction of Sennacherib” uses alliteration by repeating the sound s: “And the sheen of their spears was like stars on the sea” Alliteration is pleasing to the ear and is therefore a very effective device in both poetry and literary prose. Here are a few examples from Canadian literature. Poems “And the woods hung hushed in their long white dream / By the ghostly, glimmering, ice-blue stream” (Sir Charles G. D. Roberts, “The Skater”) “Like sadness sweet of synagogal hum” (A. M. Klein, “Autobiographical”) “Then up he bobs, as easily / As any blown balloon / To greet the bosky, brooding sky / And hunger for the sun.” (Dorothy Livesay, “Fantasia”) Prose “And on the mountain crest the Chief’s daughters can be seen wrapped in the suns, the snows, the stars of all seasons…” (E. Pauline Johnson, “The Two Sisters”) “The film momentarily cleared from his eyes and he saw bubbles of blood breaking and forming and breaking again.” (Hugh MacLennan, “The Halifax Explosion, 1917”) “Expertly, she…bound on a headscarf of green and glossy artificial silk” (Margaret Laurence, “A Gourdful of Glory”) “In the dim night-light of the ward their eyes focussed fearfully, drifted, then refocussed.” (Rohinton Mistry, Such a Long Journey) “At the bottom of the stairs, there’s a hat and umbrella stand, the bentwood kind, long rounded rungs of wood curving gently up to hooks shaped like the opening fronds of a fern.” (Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale)Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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Wordsleuth (2002, volume 35, 2): Never Say Never to an Oxymoron
Sheila Sanders (Terminology Update, Volume 35, Number 2, 2002, page 28) Never say never. Press enter to exit. Do these sayings not contradict themselves? Well, yes they do. They are oxymorons, expressions that combine contradictory or incongruous ideas. Interestingly, oxymoron translates from the Greek as pointedly foolish.Foolish or not, oxymorons are intriguing. You may have noticed that writers employ them as literary devices to catch their readers’ attention. For example:It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.—Mark TwainIf he were alive today, he’d turn over in his grave.—Samuel GoldwynTwain’s "impromptu" speech takes "three weeks to prepare": hardly spontaneous or unrehearsed. Goldwyn would have the man alive, yet in his grave. Both writers surprise and amuse us by connecting paradoxical ideas.Indeed, some expressions have become such a part of our language that we no longer recognize them as oxymorons: found missing, industrial park, and legally drunk. And every profession has produced its fair share of "pointedly foolish" word combinations, the armed forces being no exception. Though military intelligence is often offered tongue-in-cheek as an oxymoron, there are other more credible examples, many of which were taken from government sources:We wear the poppy, which was adopted for symbolic purposes after the First World War, as a reminder of those who died fighting for peace.Fighting for peace is like making love for virginity.—David NobbsFootnote 1Here the contradictory ideas of fighting and peace are paired to create an oxymoron. In the same vein, here is a coupling of military, suggesting armed conflict, with peace, connoting harmony:Like military peacekeepers, these officers have a primary objective to preserve life and social order.The next examples are similar. Though force can be used to achieve results, can peace be enforced, or is that as unrealistic as forcing people to have a good time?The Ad Hoc Committee decided that Canada should participate . . . "for the duration of the UN military peace enforcement operation with a properly supported battalion . . . ." Establishment of a small, permanent peace force, or the machinery for one, could be the first step on the long road toward order and stability.An equally bizarre word combination is friendly fire, the euphemism for accidentally killing one’s own soldiers instead of enemy troops:To deal with the risk of friendly fire, the lieutenant colonel said that the soldiers could always hide in the trenches to defend themselves."Friendly" indeed. Would you say that the concept of heavily armed boats being linked to the idea of diplomacy makes an incongruous combination? Here is a pairing of those images:The result was an impasse Canada decided to settle with gunboat diplomacy.Another oxymoronic phrase deals with nuclear weapons. Such armaments can be considered offensive weapons, but how can they be detonated defensively?Furthermore, our participation would include encouragement for other initiatives . . . to enhance their security and remove the cause of nuclear defence.And if war breaks out despite such a "defence," will there be a cease-fire? What about a partial cease-fire? Does that mean shooting at every second or third enemy soldier, or attacking on alternate days? In this case, not everyone decided to participate:The partial cease-fire soon proved one-sided and temporary as the enemy continued to shell and to send out patrols.Perhaps this idea of a partial cease-fire is just a game, in other words, an enjoyable activity where no one gets hurt. As a matter of fact, a game is the most contradictory thing I can think of in relation to war, and yet:If Canada is going to play a meaningful role in high-level war games, then the level of participation called for in the game instructions must be provided.When games become a synonym for war, it’s time to find shelter, away from the violence and the bombs. Here are those two apparently contradictory ideas, shelter and bombs, combined to form an oxymoron:[The summary provided all the documents] regarding the now abandoned bomb shelter located east of former CFB Penhold, Alberta.Now would that be a place to shelter bombs, or to shelter us from bombs?It certainly is a strange world we live in. To conclude the theme of oxymorons in the military, let me quote Ashleigh Brilliant:Inform all the troops that communications have completely broken down.Footnote 2NotesFootnote 1David Nobbs created the British television series "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin."Return to footnote 1 referrerFootnote 2Copyright 1971, Ashleigh Brilliant (www.ashleighbrilliant.com).Return to footnote 2 referrerSOURCESOxford Guide to Canadian Usage (1997) The New Fowler’s Modern English Usage (1996) The Canadian Oxford Dictionary (1998) Gage Canadian Dictionary (2000) TERMIUM® www.oxymorons.com/oxymorons.html [link no longer available] www.uky.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/~scaife/terms?file=1ahrd.html&isindex=Oxymoron (educator) www.ericshotwell.com/oxymoron.html [link no longer available] www.atlantamortgagegroup.com/oxymoronlist.htm [link no longer available] fun-with-words.com/oxymora.html [link no longer available] www.harmonize.com/swdbbshop/roundup98iss2/rup31.html [link no longer available] www.wordexplorations.com/oxymora-a-f.html [link no longer available]Source : Favourite Articles (la langue anglaise vue par des langagiers)
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