Antonymy
The relationship between words with opposite meanings. Antonyms have contrary or contradictory meanings.
Real World
Nike's "Just Do It" slogan gains power from the implied antonym — the hesitation, doubt, and overthinking it opposes — creating a binary contrast that motivates action.
Exam Focus
Identify whether antonyms are gradable or absolute, then explain how the type of opposition creates the intended effect.
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