1. "I can resist anything except temptation" by Oscar Wilde
* Oxymoron: "Resist temptation"
* Explanation: The word "resist" implies a refusal or a fight against something. "Temptation" is something that entices or attracts, making resistance difficult. The statement creates a paradoxical situation, suggesting that the very act of resisting temptation is what makes it impossible to resist.
2. "Modern dancing is so old fashioned" by Samuel Goldwyn
* Oxymoron: "Modern dancing is old fashioned"
* Explanation: "Modern" implies something new and current. "Old fashioned" suggests something outdated and belonging to a bygone era. The juxtaposition of these contrasting terms creates a sense of absurdity, suggesting that the dancing being referred to is somehow both contemporary and antiquated.
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