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    jux·ta·po·si·tion
    [ˌjəkstəpəˈziSHən]
    noun
    juxtaposition (noun) · juxtapositions (plural noun)
    1. the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect:
      "the juxtaposition of these two images"
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    How do writers create juxtaposition?
    Writers create juxtaposition by placing two entities side by side to create dramatic or ironic contrast. Juxtaposition is a form of implied comparison in that there is no overt comparison or inference on the part of the writer. This allows the reader to discern how the paired entities are similar or different.

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    What is the juxtaposition of two contrasting objects?
    The juxtaposition of two contrasting objects, images, or ideas is the fact that they are placed together or described together, so that the differences between them are emphasized . Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

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    What is juxtaposition in a story?
    Juxtaposition occurs when an author places two things side by side as a way of highlighting their differences. Ideas, images, characters, and actions are all things that can be juxtaposed with one another. For example, it's a common plot device in fairy tales such as Cinderella to juxtapose the good-natured main character with a cruel step-sibling.

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    How do writers use juxtaposition for rhetorical effect?
    Writers use juxtaposition for rhetorical effect by placing two entities side by side in order to highlight their differences. These divergent elements can include people, ideas, things, places, behaviors, and characteristics. Here are some common examples of entities that are juxtaposed for artistic effect:

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  3. The meaning of JUXTAPOSITION is the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect; also : the state of being so placed.

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    Juxtaposition definition: an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast..

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    In grammar, juxtaposition refers to the absence of linking elements in a group of words that are listed together. Thus, where English uses the conjunction and (e.g. mother and father), many languages use simple juxtaposition ("mother father").

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