antithesis

=Antithesis=


 * Pronunciation**: [an-**tith**-//uh//-sis] media type="file" key="antithesis.wav"


 * Definition**:
 * 1) The opposition or contrast of ideas; the direct opposite.
 * 2) Figure of speech which emphasises opposing ideas or attitudes by a terse juxtaposition of contrasting words and phrases; an example is Dr Johnson's dictum: 'Every other author may aspire to praise: the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach.'


 * Examples**:
 * 1) To err is human; to forgive, divine. --Alexander Pope
 * 2) I want you to be wise in what is good, and innocent in what is evil. --Romans 16:19b
 * 3) That short and easy trip made a lasting and profound change in Harold's outlook.
 * 4) That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. --Neil Armstrong
 * 5) Marriage has many pains, but celibacy has no pleasures. --Samuel Johnson