Antítesis

Definition

Antítesis is a rhetorical device that involves contrasting two opposing ideas, words, or phrases within a sentence or paragraph. It creates emphasis and highlights the differences between them.

Related terms

Paradoja: Paradoja refers to a statement that seems contradictory but may reveal an underlying truth.

Ironía: Ironía is when words are used to convey a meaning that is opposite to their literal interpretation.

Símil y metáfora: These terms involve comparing two different things, but while simile uses "like" or "as," metaphor directly equates one thing with another. Both can create contrasts and emphasize differences.