Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is an example of an antithesis?

  1. "Hope springs eternal."

  2. "'Til death do us part."

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

  4. "A penny saved is a penny earned."

The correct answer is: "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."