PPT-Use of Oxymoron in “Mushrooms” by Sylvia Plath

Definition of oxymoron a combination of contradictory or incongruous words such as soft rock or cruel kindness Example quotation of device from poem soft fists from line 10 Effect when a poet uses an oxymoron it points out a contradictory idea which draws the readers attention It suggests to the reader that they look closely In this poem the soft fists remind the reader that although mushrooms are soft they have to be powerful and strong as in fists to push their way through hard earth overnight Perhaps the reader has never before recognized the strength of a mushroom . Sylvia Plath. Pg. 177. Journals, April 1953. “‘If only something would happen!’ Something being the revelation that transfigures existence; works a miraculous presto-. chango. upon the mundane mortal world – turning the toads and cockroaches back into handsome fairy princes. Definition of oxymoron = a combination of contradictory or incongruous words such as ‘soft rock’ or ‘cruel kindness.’. Example quotation of device from poem = “soft fists” from line 10.. Effect = when a poet uses an oxymoron it points out a contradictory idea which draws the reader’s attention. It suggests to the reader that they look closely. In this poem the “soft fists” remind the reader that, although mushrooms are soft, they have to be powerful and strong (as in “fists”) to push their way through hard earth overnight. Perhaps the reader has never before recognized the strength of a mushroom. . "A human being is a part of a whole, called by us _universe_, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty." . 6480/7480 | Studies . in Contemporary Literature: . Mad Men . and the Sixties. .  . Dr. David Lavery. Summer 2015.  . Sylvia Plath. Sylvia Plath. (1932-1963). ENGL . 6480/7480 | Studies . in Contemporary Literature: . Oxymoron. Definition-. . Oxymoron, plural oxymora, is a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect. The common oxymoron phrase is a combination of an adjective proceeded by a noun with contrasting meanings e.g. “cruel kindness” or “living death”. However, the contrasting are not always glued together. The contrasting ideas may be spaced out in a sentence e.g. “In order to lead, you must walk behind.”. By: Savanna Warren. Background. *Born in Boston on October 27, 1932. *Depressed throughout her life. *Attempted suicide twice. *First Published at age 8. *Lived back and forth in the US and England. Popular Work. SYLVIA PLATH. SYLVIA PLATH. …. Sylvia Plath was an American poet, novelist and short story writer who was born on 27 October 1922 in Boston Massachusetts. She studied at Smith College and Newham College Cambridge before receiving acclaim as a professional poet and writer.. A Sullivan and Costa Production. “Two Lovers And A Beachcomber By The Real Sea”. “Mad Girl’s Love Song”. “Cinderella”. “Contusion”. Who is Sylvia Plath?. Born on October 27. th. , 1932 in Boston, MA. Sylvia Plath. Sylvia Plath. B. orn. . October 27, 1932 – February 11, 1963. ). , . Boston, Massachusetts. . O. ne . of the most renowned and influential poets, novelists, and short story writers of the 20th century. . ~By . Sylvia Plath. ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Sylvia Plath(1932-1963) was an American poet, novelist and short story writer.. She was an excellent writer but suffered from prolong depression. She even made unsuccessful suicide attempts.. Textbook Pg. 192. Poppies in July. Poppies in July. Word association:. . What do you think of when you see poppies in this image?. Can you predict what this poem . is about?. Poppies in July. Read the text. & Michelle . Esch. July 15, 2009. English 413H. Biography. Born: 1932. Died: 1963. Victoria Lucas. Assia. . Wevill. Psychological Disorder. Confessional Poetry. The Colossus. The . Colossus of Rhodes – Helios. An . OXYMORON. . is a . combination of . contradictory. words. that are . stuck together. in a . way that actually . seems to . make sense.. open secret. act naturally. found missing. deafening silence. Student Health & Human Services. Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity. July 2022. Welcome. !. Would you rather have glasses or braces? . Objectives. Who is . Sylvia Rivera?.  . Early Life.