Juxtaposition
Definition
Juxtaposition refers to placing two contrasting elements side by side in order to highlight their differences and create an impact.
Analogy
Think of a photo collage where you place pictures with completely different subjects next to each other, creating an interesting contrast and making each image stand out more.
Related terms
Foil: A character who contrasts with another character in order to highlight their qualities and traits.
Contrast: The act of comparing two things by highlighting their differences.
Parallelism: The use of similar grammatical structures or ideas in close proximity for emphasis.
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