Splintered whole (this is an example of an oxymoron - 2 words that seem to be antonyms but are used together) How does this oxymoron further Quindlen's purpose? (4)​

Explanation:

An oxymoron is a figure of speech containing words that seem to contradict each other. It's often referred to as a contradiction in terms. As with other rhetorical devices, oxymorons are used for a variety of purposes. Sometimes they're used to create a little bit of drama for the reader; sometimes they're used to make a person stop and think, whether that's to laugh or to wonder.

A common oxymoron is the phrase "the same difference." This phrase qualifies as an oxymoron because the words "same" and "difference" have opposite meanings. Bringing them together into one phrase produces a verbally puzzling, yet engaging, effect.

i lokey dunno!

on the low like i frrl frrl dunno jitt

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explanation:

because it crosses through the circle twice