When Does Juxtaposition Mean?

: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect an unusual juxtaposition of colors also : the state of being so placed contrasting shapes placed in juxtaposition to each other.

What are examples of juxtaposition?

Common Examples of Juxtaposition
  • What's good for the goose is good for the gander. ...
  • When it rains, it pours. ...
  • All's fair in love and war. ...
  • Better late than never. ...
  • Beggars can't be choosers. ...
  • Making a mountain out of a molehill. ...
  • When the cat's away the mice will play. ...
  • You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Why do we juxtapose?

Juxtaposition happens when there are two or more elements in a scene that contrast with each other. Or one element contributes towards the other to create a theme. It's all about making the viewer wonder why we chose a certain viewpoint for the picture. ... This is often where you'll see forced juxtaposition.

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