Identify and construct ANTITHESIS (introduced) — contrasting ideas in parallel structure (CCSS L.6.3.a; RI.6.6)
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~8 min
eng.g6.s.ex_46
Construct Argument Conclusion Antithesis
Prompt
Construct an antithesis for your argument's CONCLUSION as the closing line. Parallel structure + clear contrast + audience-aware.
M-6-S-RH-EX-46-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Closing-antithesis worksheet with parallel-structure + contrast + audience checks. Print-ready 8.5x11.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
Antithesis + parallel + contrast + audience-aware + closing position = 4; 3 of 4 = 3; 2 = 2; <2 = 1
Hints
- Closing antithesis = memorable.
- Use Kennedy or King as model.
Misconceptions to watch
- Antithesis not memorable enough for closing.
- Misses audience awareness.