Difference between Anticlimax and Bathos

What is the difference between Anticlimax and Bathos?

Anticlimax as a noun is a break in the final crescendo or climax of a narrative, producing a disappointing end. while Bathos as a noun is depth, bottom.

Anticlimax

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A break in the final crescendo or climax of a narrative, producing a disappointing end.

Bathos

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Depth, bottom.An abrupt change in style, usually from high to low; an unintended transition of style; an anticlimax.Triteness; triviality; banality.Overly sentimental and exaggerated pathos.

We hope you now know whether to use Anticlimax or Bathos in your sentence.

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