Which of the following is an example of an antithesis? The Druids used mistletoe in ceremonies of human sacrifice, but most of

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Which of the following is an example of an antithesis?

The Druids used mistletoe in ceremonies of human sacrifice, but most of all the evergreen became a symbol of fertility because it flourished in winter when other plants wither (Slan Ellis, "England's Ancient 'Special Twig."" British Heritage, January 2001)

We shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender. (Winston Churchill, speech to the House of Commons, June 4, 1940)

Hillary has soldiered on, damned if she does, damned if she doesn't, like most powerful women, expected to be tough as nails and warm as toast at the same time. (Anna Quindlen, "Say Goodbye to the Virago." Newsweek, June 16, 2003)

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