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Why do authors use antitheses in their writing?

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Antithesis

Step-by-step explanation:

Antithesis are used to strengthen an argument by using either exact opposites or simply contrasting ideas, but can also include both. They typically make a sentence more memorable for the reader or listener through balance and emphasis of the words.

Antithesis is a good way to illustrate conflict or contrast in literature.

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