Counterpoint
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies any similar contrasting element in a work of art
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to compose or arrange such music
Example sentence: To go straight to 'Scandal' and get to play the larger-than-life guy who has the page-long rants and gets drilled in the leg with blood flying everywhere, it was a blast. It's really been a nice counterpoint after the first season of 'The Carrie Diaries.'
Contrast
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.To form a contrast.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.The degree of this difference.A difference between two objects, people or concepts.A control on a television, etc, that adjusts the amount of contrast in the images being displayed.
Example sentence: The evil influence of Satan would destroy any hope we have in overcoming our mistakes. He would have us feel that we are lost and that there is no hope. In contrast, Jesus reaches down to us to lift us up.