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Question 8 • Language Arts 12

Antithesis is used in An Essay on Man to

Answer
A
explore the similarities between all men.
B
emphasize the traditional values of the poet.
C
emphasize the need for more emotion.
D
explore the opposing sides of human nature.

Explanation

Antithesis places contrasting ideas side by side to highlight their differences. In An Essay on Man, Alexander Pope uses oppositions to show the conflicting qualities and limits of human nature, such as reason and passion or greatness and weakness. Therefore, the best choice is “explore the opposing sides of human nature.”

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