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Antithesis

Definition:

The term "antithesis" refers to a rhetorical device in which contrasting ideas or words are placed in parallel structure to highlight their stark opposition and create a dramatic effect.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. Direct opposition or contrast between two things.
2. A rhetorical device used to create emphasis by presenting contrasting ideas in parallel structure.

Usages:

Popular usage: In popular culture, antithesis is often used as a literary device to create impactful statements that strongly contrast two ideas, emphasizing their differences.

Local usage: In local dialects, antithesis may be used to describe a stark contrast or conflict between two local traditions or practices.

Examples:

Example 1 (Noun): The antithesis of love is not hate, but indifference.

Example 2 (Noun): "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" is an excellent example of antithesis, contrasting the lightness of a butterfly with the fierceness of a bee.

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