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Literary Devices

Antithesis

A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced structure.

"Pure good soon grows insipid, wants variety and spirit. Pain is a bittersweet, wants variety and spirit."

On the pleasure of hating

Antithesis is a literary device that juxtaposes contrasting ideas in a parallel structure to highlight differences and create a more impactful statement. This technique is often used to emphasize a particular point or theme by presenting opposing viewpoints.