Antithesis

DEFINITION:
An antithesis is a counter-statement that emphasizes the previous statement with an obvious and intentional contrast in meaning. It is often introduced in parallel structure with its previous, to stress their differences. In fiction, it is also used to define a character who is in some aspect (often moral values, life perspective, etc) the opposite of another character.

EXAMPLES:
“If we try, we might succeed; if we do not try, we cannot succeed.” (VirtualSalt)
“But unlike Google which makes its millions from helping you find what you’re looking for, StumbleUpon helps you discover content that you may not be looking for but will probably find interesting.” (Pronet Advertising)

WORKS CITED:

Harris, Robert. “A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices.” VirtualSalt. N.p., 15 Dec. 2009. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. .
Saleem, Muhammad. “StumbleUpon: The Antithesis of Google?” Pronet Advertising. ACS, 8 Oct. 2007. Web. 24 Mar. 2010.

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