Alternative and Contrast

Alternative

Alternative noun - The power, right, or opportunity to choose.

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Contrast and alternative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contrast" instead a preposition "Alternative".

Contrast noun - The quality or state of being different.

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Alternative and contrast are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alternative" instead a preposition "Contrast".

good	good alternative	good contrast
better	better alternative	better contrast
positive	positive alternative	positive contrast
obvious	obvious alternative	obvious contrast
Other adjectives: effective, actual, real, great, evil, main, interesting, possible, modern.

Mood Whiplash: Subverted with "Omerta." While it sounds like a upbeat alternative rock song, in contrast to the rest of the album, it really isn't.

Source: Music / Katatonia
Contrast Prophecy Twist, in which the alternative interpretation is not anticipated by the characters (and hopefully the audience), but makes sense when revealed.

Source: Metaphorically True
In stark contrast to the prior arcs, Alternative is an exceedingly dark story full of political intrigue, glory, death in battle and much greater stakes.

Source: Visual Novel / Muv-Luv Alternative

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