juxtapositing

Meanings

• The act of placing or setting two or more things in close proximity, especially for contrasting effect.

  - "The old man sat next to the young boy on the bus."
  - "The red flower contrasted sharply with the blue one in the garden."

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Rhymes

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preposterous , deposition , composition , position , reposition

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Homophones

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1. juxtapose () :
   

2. juxtaposing () :
   

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Variants

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juxtaposition , juxtapositional , juxtapositions

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Forms

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Juxtaposition in literature: The use of contrasting ideas, characters, or settings to create a deeper understanding or effect. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the contrasting ideas of the American Dream and the harsh reality of the corrupt and decadent society are juxtaposed to create a deeper understanding of the themes and issues explored in the novel., Juxtaposition in art: The use of contrasting images or objects to create a deeper understanding or effect. For example, in the painting 'The Starry Night' by Vincent van Gogh, the contrasting images of the swirling, turbulent sky and the calm, peaceful village below are juxtaposed to create a deeper understanding of the themes and issues explored in the painting., Juxtaposition in music: The use of contrasting musical themes or styles to create a deeper understanding or effect. For example, in the symphony 'A German Requiem' by Johannes Brahms, the contrasting musical themes of the somber, mournful requiem music and the uplifting, triumphant hymns and chorales are juxtaposed to create a deeper understanding of the themes and issues explored in the symphony.

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Etymology

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From the Late Latin word 'juxta' meaning 'near' or 'adjacent', and the suffix '-posing' meaning 'placing' or 'setting'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contrast: The act of setting two or more things in opposition or opposition to one another for the purpose of highlighting or emphasizing their differences or distinctiveness.

2. Oxymoron: A figure of speech in which two or more words that are normally opposed or contradictory are combined in a way that creates a paradoxical or ironic effect. For example, 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet joy'.

3. Parallelism: The act of structuring or arranging two or more things in a similar or identical way for the purpose of creating a sense of balance, harmony, or unity between the things being compared or contrasted.

4. Metaphor: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable for the purpose of creating a vivid or imaginative description or comparison between the things being referred to.

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Culture

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Juxtaposition has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, and music. In literature, juxtaposition is used to create contrasting effects between two or more ideas, characters, or settings. In art, juxtaposition is used to create contrasting effects between two or more images or objects. In music, juxtaposition is used to create contrasting effects between two or more musical themes or styles.

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