Question

Which statements about antithesis in poetry are accurate? Check all that apply.

Antithesis is repeated rhythms.
Antithesis is used to compare similarities.
Antithesis is used to emphasize contrast.
Antithesis is the combination of two opposing ideas.
Antithesis is usually dependent upon parallelism.

Answer 1

Correct:
- Antithesis is used to emphasize contrast.
- Antithesis is the combination of two opposing ideas.
- Antithesis is usually dependent upon parallelism.

Not correct:
- Antithesis is repeated rhythms. (No — that describes repetition or meter, not antithesis.)
- Antithesis is used to compare similarities. (No — it highlights differences.)