Juxtaposition
Literary Devices
Intermediate
📝 Quick Definition
Placing two elements side by side to highlight contrast
📚 Detailed Explanation
Juxtaposition is the placement of two or more things (ideas, characters, settings, etc.) side by side to emphasize their differences or create an interesting effect through contrast.
💡 Example
Wealth and poverty shown in adjacent scenes, or innocence next to corruption.
⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion
About placement for contrast—not just any two things mentioned.
🏷️ Tags
📌 Notes/Source
Common in visual arts and literature.