Analyzing the following expressions:
The expressions above are oxymorons, meaning that they put together words whose meaning are contrasting. We would assume that, if something or someone is pretty, they cannot be ugly; if something is true, it cannot be a lie.
That, however, is not the real purpose of this rhetorical device. The apparent contradiction mentioned above is precisely that: apparent. It does make sense in context because the first word serves as an intensifier of the second word.
We can observe that in the following examples:
- The bruise on his leg after the accident was pretty ugly.
- I can't believe she said that to you! Those are true lies.
In both instances, the first words of the oxymoron are intensifying the second one. The cut wasn't merely ugly, it was very ugly. "Pretty" does not keep its original meaning in this context.
The same happens with the word "true". The lies told were extremely obvious. "True" does not keep its original meaning either.
Answer:
Kevin Nealon once said, 'don't play dead with a vulture. That's exactly what they want.' Vultures are scavenging birds of prey. They are often spotted scavenging the carcasses of dead animals. The USDA stated that vultures often damage buildings by tearing roof shingles, vent seals, rubber roof liners, and pool covers. They can damage vehicles by scratching paint, removing rubber seals and wipers, and ripping vinyl seat covers from boats and tractors. This can affect everyone, from an middle-class family to a corporate business. Many methods can be used to solve these issues, and sometimes lethal methods are required to stop damage effectively.
Answer:
"What (q word) will (aux) he (pronoun) do (verb)?"
Explanation:
In the given pattern, the "qword" refers to the question word which is a reference to the question words used in asking or framing questions. "Aux" refers to an auxiliary verb, a helping verb, then followed by a pronoun and a verb. This means that we have to frame a sentence, or rather a question, using the given pattern.
Now, using the question words, we can begin the question with "what", followed by an auxiliary verb "will". Then comes the pronoun "he/she" followed by a verb "do/ eat, write" etc.
Thus, the final sentence with the given pattern of "qword + aux + pronoun + verb" is "
<em>"</em><u><em>What will he do?</em></u><em>"</em>
