10 Examples of Oxymorons
4. Eloquent Silence
Eloquence is the ability to articulate your thoughts and speak in a manner that is fluent, elegant, and persuasive. Some of the best orators ever have been very eloquent indeed in the way that they speak to others, and are effective in encouraging other people to follow their cause. Eloquence is a speaking skill, however, so it contradicts directly with silence.
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After all, how can somebody be silent and be speaking at the same time. What the term means is that, sometimes, just remaining silent can have a deep and powerful meaning in itself. For example, if there is silence once a politician finishes a speech, that silence may portray a very potent message.
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