Juxtaposition Flashcard

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What is the definition of juxtaposition?

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The act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side.

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True or False: Juxtaposition is a literary technique used to create contrast by placing two or more elements side by side.

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True

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True or False: Juxtaposition can only be used in literature and film, and not in other forms of art.

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False

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True or False: Juxtaposition is a technique used to create harmony and unity in artistic works.

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False

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Consider the following idiom: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Why is this also a juxtaposition example?

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The contrast between old and new demonstrates the difficulty of learning new things at an old age or after getting stuck in one’s ways.

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Why would a writer use juxtaposition?

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To create startling contrasts between two objects or ideas

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Example: "There is darkness and light within all of us."

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