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Antanagoge
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Antanagoge
Putting a positive spin on something that is nevertheless
acknowledged to be negative or difficult
Examples:
- Yes, I know I've lost my job, but I'm so looking forward to spending time at home.
- She died, and her enemies cried
' How glad we were to know her.'
- So you live alone? It must be nice to be able to do what you want.
Antanagoge may be used as a deliberate device in poetry or prose to highlight an obvious negative under the guise of a positive. This uses the contrast principle to throw the negativity into stark relief. It can also be used in everyday life, like in songs and conversation.
Insult the person next to
you, but make it as nice
as possible (:
THE END!
Game!
Definition:
Where it can be used:
By: Anjali Gandhi & Anjolika Bhadra-Dave
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