Poetic Device

Juxtaposition is...

• The figurative comparison between two unlike things

• Placing two things side by side, usually to show contrast

• A position on the football field

• What readers do when they compare and contrast

A brief reference to a famous historical figure or event, like from a movie or a book. 

• Alliteration 

• Hyperbole 

• Assonance 

• Allusion

Why would a writer use juxtaposition?

• To surprise the reader

• To create startling contrasts between two objects or ideas

• To control the pacing of a text

• To add a sense of musicality

A better butter makes a batter better.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

The Sun strolled across the sky.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

The stars were twinkling like diamonds.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

He hopped happily.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

The tree’s branches were arms reaching the sky.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

All the world’s a stage.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

They fought like cats and dogs.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron