All 8 Uses of
contrast
in
Brisingr
- In stark contrast to the rest of her apparel, linen bandages encased her forearms, a testament to her astounding courage during the Trial of the Long Knives.†
(definition 1) *
- In contrast, Blodhgarm appeared undisturbed; his fur was smooth, his breathing regular, and a faint smile of amusement flickered about the corners of his lips.†
(definition 2) *
- Upon his upper lip there sprouted an enormous curly mustache that, after descending to the corners of his mouth, extended a good nine inches in either direction and was in stark contrast to the straight hair that fell to his shoulders.†
(definition 1)
- Nasuada was garbed in a green silk dress that shimmered in the sun, like the feathers on the breast of a hummingbird, in bright contrast to the sable shade of her skin.†
(definition 2)
- He became aware of other areas that were static as well: strange, abstract patches of contrast that formed no recognizable objects.†
(definition 2)
- In contrast, Nado had forged a larger coalition, consisting of the clans Feldunost, Fanghur, and Az Sweldn rak Anhuin.†
(definition 2)
- …to Freowin, grimstborith of Durgrimst Gedthrall, an immensely corpulent dwarf who kept his eyes fixed upon the block of wood he was busy carving into the likeness of a hunched raven; and then to Hreidamar, grimstborith of Durgrimst Urzhad, who, in contrast with Freowin, was fit and compact, with corded forearms, and who wore a mail hauberk and helm to every gathering; and finally to Ãorunn, she of the nut-brown skin marred only by a thin, crescent-shaped scar high upon her left…†
(definition 2)
- In contrast to when he had last seen it, the glow within the heart of hearts was dim and feeble, as if Glaedr were barely conscious.†
(definition 2)
Definitions:
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(1) (contrast as in: there is a contrast) a difference -- especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
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(2) (contrast as in: contrast their writing styles) point to differences between; or compare to show differences