juxtaposition

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    the action or fact of placing two things side by side for comparison or contrast
    en: the action or fact of placing two things side by side for comparison or contrast
  2. noun
    a literary or artistic technique of placing contrasting elements together
    en: a literary or artistic technique of placing contrasting elements together

examples

  1. The juxtaposition of old and new buildings creates a striking effect.

    The juxtaposition of old and new buildings creates a striking effect.

  2. The artist used juxtaposition to highlight social inequality.

    The artist used juxtaposition to highlight social inequality.