antithesis

(noun)

A device by which two contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in parallel form.

Examples of antithesis in the following topics:

  • Antithesis

    • Antithesis is a counter-proposition that denotes a direct contrast to the original proposition.
    • Antithesis is a way to express contrast through direct opposites.
    • Light is the antithesis of dark, heaven is the antithesis of hell, and some would even say that cats are the antithesis of dogs.
    • Antithesis is also a way to describe contrasting ideas or themes: genocide is the antithesis of world peace, for example.
    • Black is the antithesis of white and vice-versa.
  • Variations in Orality

    • Thoughts must come into being in heavily rhythmic, balanced patterns, in repetitions or antithesis, in alliterations or assonances, in epithetic and other formulary expressions.
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