Juxtaposition can be defined as placing two variable, side by side and their contrast or similarity are shown through comparison. Many creative processes rely on juxtaposition. By juxtaposing two objects or words next to each other, human brain will automatically associate or transfer meaning. Usually ‘turning’ something familiar to something less familiar or vice-versa.
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Juxtaposition is a circumstance where two unlike things are next to one another. It has a quality of being unexpected.
A teacup and its saucer are expected.
A kitten that sees itself reflected in a mirror as a lion is not.
A juxtaposition is the act of comparing or contrasting two items or ideas.
For example: Shakespeare's "All's Well That Ends Well" contains elements of both comedy and tragedy, an interesting juxtaposition.
1. an act or instance of placing close together or side by side,esp. for comparison or contrast.
2. the state of being close together or side by side.
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