Juxtaposition
[juks-tuh-puh-ZISH-uhn]
Hint 1.
The prefix juxta means “near” or “beside.”
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“The famous saying that ‘all is fair in love and war’ juxtaposes two seeming opposites and shows that there is more similarity between the two than one might think.”
What is the best definition of juxtaposition?
A.
To enhance or exaggerate the difference between two opposing things
B.
To put two things together to create one complete and coherent entity
C.
To put two things next to each other to create an interesting effect
D.
To squeeze as if by two giant hands
Hint 1.
The prefix juxta means “near” or “beside.”
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“The famous saying that ‘all is fair in love and war’ juxtaposes two seeming opposites and shows that there is more similarity between the two than one might think.”
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