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Antethisis

Antethisis is a noun that refers to the deliberate use of contrasting ideas, phrases, or words, typically in parallel structure, to create a striking or impactful effect in literature or speech.

Senses and Usages

1. Literal:
• The antethisis of light and darkness painted a vivid picture of the night sky.
• For dinner, we enjoyed the antethisis of flavors with spicy curry and sweet mango chutney.
2. Rhetorical:
• In his speech, the politician utilized antethisis to highlight the difference between their opponent's promises and their actual actions.
• The poem beautifully employed antethisis to convey the bittersweetness of love and loss.

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