Antithesis

Aug 04, 2014

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Antithesis. A figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are contrasted to bring out a deeper meaning. In literary fiction, an antithesis can be when one character is the exact opposite in morals and personality to another character (though this does not always mean they are in a conflict)

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Antithesis

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Antithesis A figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are contrasted to bring out a deeper meaning. In literary fiction, an antithesis can be when one character is the exact opposite in morals and personality to another character (though this does not always mean they are in a conflict) Example: “…like most powerful women, expected to be tough as nails and warm as toast at the same time.”