Enantiosis


Enantiosis (e-nan-ti-o’-sis): Using opposing or contrary descriptions together, typically in a somewhat paradoxical manner.

Generosity is a good thing, but it can leave you all alone and empty-handed.

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Definition courtesy of “Silva Rhetoricae” (rhetoric.byu.edu)

One response to “Enantiosis

  1. Sheryl Zettner's avatar Sheryl Zettner

    What a nice blog! I like this example of enantiosis and the idea behind this website. 🙂

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