antithesis
Antithesis emphasises the contrast between two ideas. The structure of the phrases / clauses is usually similar in order to draw the reader's / listener's attention directly to the contrast.
Example:
That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Literature
- Category: Literary techniques
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