Antithesis is a literary technique where two ideas are put together in one sentence and they contradict each other. Antithesis literally translates to 'opposite'. The effect this has is to emphasise the contrast of the two ideas. This is used for the readers to clearly see the opposing ideas and why they are so contradicting from each other.
2 well-known uses for Antithesis.
"To err is human: to forgive is divine" -Alexander Pope
"Better to reign in hell than serve in heav'n" -John Milton
My own example:
The sun is a symbol of happiness but the rain is sadness. Why is that? Some people find joy in the plundering rain while others find the glimmering sun to be the cause of happiness.
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