Business Communication Versus the Ubiquitous, but Insidious, Oxymoron: A Semantic Gotcha.

Blumenfeld, Warren S.

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ERIC Number: EJ343617

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Publication Date: 1986

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Business Communication Versus the Ubiquitous, but Insidious, Oxymoron: A Semantic Gotcha.

Blumenfeld, Warren S.

Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, v49 n4 p36-39 Dec 1986

Describes the ubiquitous and insidious nature of oxymorons to raise awareness level vis-a-vis oxymorons. Indicates the potential detrimental effects of the use--intended or unintended--of oxymorons in business communication. Addresses seven points that attempt to articulate these dangers. (JD)

Descriptors: Business Communication, Business English, Communication Problems, Communication Skills, Figurative Language, Higher Education, Language Attitudes, Language Patterns, Language Usage

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Language: English

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