12.4 DN Juxtaposition

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What is juxtaposition in literature?

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The placement of two or more ideas, characters, actions, settings, phrases, or words side by side or in similar narrative moments for the purpose of comparison, contrast, or character development.

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Identify the contrasting elements in the phrase: 'She was a bright light in the dark room.'

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Bright and dark.

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Which literary technique is illustrated by the phrase: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'?

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Juxtaposition.

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What contrasting elements are present in the sentence: 'The calm lake was a mirror of the stormy sky'?

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Calm and stormy.

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Choose the best example of juxtaposition: 'The young and the old sat together, sharing stories of their vastly different lives.'

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This sentence illustrates juxtaposition by contrasting the young and the old.

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What is the effect of using juxtaposition in literature?

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It highlights contrasts and comparisons, enhancing character development and thematic depth.

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Provide an example of juxtaposition in a sentence.

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'The bright sun shone over the dark, ominous clouds.'

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What is the purpose of juxtaposition in storytelling?

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To create tension, highlight differences, and deepen the reader's understanding of characters or themes.

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Identify the juxtaposed elements in the sentence: 'The city was alive with noise, while the countryside was silent and still.'

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City and countryside; alive and silent.

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How does juxtaposition contribute to character development?

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By placing characters with contrasting traits or backgrounds side by side, it reveals their differences and growth.