Question

What is antithesis in poetry?

• A. A thematic representation of the poet's personal experiences
• B. The repetition of consonant sounds in a line of poetry
• C. A contrast between two opposing ideas in a sentence
• D. A type of rhyme scheme used in traditional sonnets

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A contrast between two opposing ideas in a sentence

• Antithesis is a contrast between two opposing ideas in a sentence, often using parallel grammatical structures to emphasize the difference.

• It creates a striking effect by highlighting contradictions or opposing concepts.