ANTANAGOGE

ANTANAGOGE

GERUND SENTENCES GERUNDS FOR THE BOOK

It occurs where a negative point is balanced with a positive point. It places a criticism and a compliment together to lessen the impact. It may also refer to placing a positive outlook on a situation that has a negative connotation, such as in the following examples

* Yes, I know I've lost my job, but I'm so looking forward to spending time at home.
* I got in a car accident, but I was planning on getting a new car anyway.

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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade * The car is not pretty but it runs great.

I failed my test, but I will pass the next one * Hurricane Sandy caused a lot of damage but at least, it wasn't like Katrina

So, you live alone? It must be nice to be able to do what you want.

Many are the pains and perils to be passed, But great is the gain and glory at the last.