Contradictory Constructs: Oxymorons and Antonymic Vocabulary

Guloyim Ayupova

2023

Abstract

This article explores linguistic anomalies, particularly oxymorons, within language's stylistic function. It discusses historical and contemporary understandings of anomalies, emphasizing their role in unlocking linguistic creativity in English and Russian. Through examples and scholarly insights, it shows how anomalies, like oxymorons, seamlessly integrate into language despite seeming unnatural. The study also explores parallels between oxymorons and upside-down songs, highlighting their shared foundation in paradoxical combinations. It underscores the multifaceted functions of language games like oxymorons and their role in amplifying meaning through linguistic play. Additionally, it situates oxymorons within the broader context of linguistic creativity, drawing parallels with other literary devices. Ultimately, it portrays oxymorons as tools for exploring alternative perspectives on reality and navigating life's complexities with humour and imagination.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Ayupova G. (2023). Contradictory Constructs: Oxymorons and Antonymic Vocabulary. In Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2; ISBN 978-989-758-723-8, SciTePress, pages 731-734. DOI: 10.5220/0012914800003882

in Bibtex Style

@conference{pamir-223,
author={Guloyim Ayupova},
title={Contradictory Constructs: Oxymorons and Antonymic Vocabulary},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2},
year={2023},
pages={731-734},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012914800003882},
isbn={978-989-758-723-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2
TI - Contradictory Constructs: Oxymorons and Antonymic Vocabulary
SN - 978-989-758-723-8
AU - Ayupova G.
PY - 2023
SP - 731
EP - 734
DO - 10.5220/0012914800003882
PB - SciTePress