Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam 2025 - Free Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What is an example of an antithesis?

"Hope springs eternal."

"'Til death do us part."

"The best of times, the worst of times."

"An antithesis is a figure of speech that refers to a contrast or opposition between two things. Option A is a metaphor, option B is a common phrase used in wedding vows, and option D is an idiom. Option C is the only option that demonstrates an antithesis, as it presents a contrasting pair of opposites the best and the worst of times."

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