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Antithesis

Definition:

The antithesis is a rhetorical device that involves contrasting ideas, concepts, or words to emphasize their differences. It is often used to create a sense of balance and to make a point more impactful.

Senses:

1. Noun: The direct opposite or contrast of something.
2. Noun: A contrast made by balancing two opposing ideas, words, or phrases in a sentence.

Examples:

Sense 1:

• The concept of good versus evil is a classic antithesis found in many literary works.
• Love is the antithesis of hate.
• His conservative views are the antithesis of her radical ideas.

Sense 2:

• "To err is human, to forgive divine" is an example of antithesis in this famous Alexander Pope quote.
• "Easy come, easy go" is another well-known example of antithesis.
• In the sentence "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," Charles Dickens uses antithesis to illustrate the stark contrast between good and bad.

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