Word
juxtaposition
Meanings
the placement of two things side by side to emphasize contrast or connection
a striking contrast created by seeing two different things together
Definition
Juxtaposition is the act of placing two things side by side to highlight a contrast or relationship.
Juxtaposition means putting two people, objects, images, or ideas next to each other so you can compare them. Writers, artists, and filmmakers use it to make differences or similarities more noticeable. The contrast often helps the audience understand a message or feeling more clearly.
Examples
- The film uses juxtaposition to show poverty beside extreme wealth.
- I loved the juxtaposition of soft music with violent scenes.
- Her speech relied on juxtaposition between fear and hope.
- The painting’s juxtaposition of bright and dark colors feels dramatic.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use juxtaposition as a verb (e.g., "to juxtaposition") instead of the verb "juxtapose."
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