Question

Find out and explain an example of ‘Antithesis’ from the given extract.

Hint:

Antithesis is a literary device where two opposite ideas are placed together to create a striking contrast, often used to highlight balance or contrast.

Answer 1

The example of antithesis from the extract is: 
"One shade the more, one ray the less," This line presents a contrast between "shade" (darkness) and "ray" (light), highlighting the balance of opposites in the lady's beauty. The poet uses this contrast to emphasize that even a slight change in balance would affect the perfection of her beauty.