The dictionary definition of Juxtaposition is “An act or instance of placing close together or side by side‚ especially for comparison or contrast” (Dictionary.com). In the book “NOD” by Adrian Barnes‚ uses the definition to give his book the theme in which he uses words to illustrate the slowly unmasking of social etiquette. By inserting words not normally used in a sentence together‚ Barnes is able to give his readers a sense of two worlds that are slowly bleeding into one another. One world‚ the
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“If everything when perfectly- if his health did not degrade any further‚ if the weather held‚ if Burham completed the other buildings on time‚ if strikes did not destroy the fair‚ if the many committees and directors‚ which Olmsted called ‘that army of our hundreds of masters‚’ learned to leave Burnham alone- Olmsted might be able to complete his task on time” (Larson 118). The repetition of the word “if” emphasizes the odds against the fair being a success. Each “if” adds another expectation that
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Through juxtaposition and symbolism‚ and the diction that Shakespeare uses to establish them‚ he argues that love transcends superficial conventional notions of desirable women. At the surface‚ Shakespeare uses juxtaposition to compare two contrasting images of women. He uses juxtaposition in either every couplet or individual line. Shakespeare contrasts the qualities of the ideal woman and the
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By describing such horrific features it creates the image of a deformed monster with ghastly features just thrown together. 5. How does Shelley use a juxtaposition of ideas to describe the monster? What effect is created? By describing the monsters ghastly features but then mentioning how straight and sleek his hair is‚ it creates juxtaposition. With such an evil face but such perfect teeth and hair‚ it becomes quite scary. 6. Why does Victor feel so regretful over his creation? Victor feels
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In literature‚ all authors use literary techniques to not only convey a message‚ but ultimately to make their writing more appealing. Some writers use juxtaposition as a technique to contrast a certain situation making it ironic and grabbing the reader’s attention. Malcolm Sedam uses this technique in his poem‚ “The Quick and the Dead‚” by contrasting himself to another teacher. Sedam does this to display how ignorant and prejudice the one teacher is. For instance‚ “Good community – good school‚
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Juxtaposition is a way to show indirect characterization. Juxtaposition can show indirect characterization in everyday life. Juxtaposition can happen to you in the kitchen with your parents‚ or even school with your friends. The characters of Romeo and Juliet let this type of indirect characterization control them. Shakespeare uses juxtaposition as indirect characterization by making the characters in Romeo and Juliet complex. Shakespeare show that Romeo is a sweet guy‚ but he kills people and betrays
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contrast through speech and effect on others. Juxtaposition can provide an example of the character’s personality and show how the character progresses throughout the span of the display. The intelligence level of an individual can be determined by his or her use of terms of contrast. Authors use juxtaposition to indirectly characterize a character in their works‚ just like Shakespeare does in his popular play‚ Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare uses juxtaposition to create indirect characterization of the
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documentary by Steve James‚ is an apt example that employs heavy use of pathos in order to present its theme. The documentary follows two boys through their high school years in Chicago as they pursue their life dreams of becoming two players in the NBA. It is hard not to become engaged in the film as the boys must overcome many hurdles in order to work towards their dream. The filmmakers strive to stir the emotions of the audience by giving much
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in the book. Accompanying the main protagonist‚ Huckleberry on his adventures‚ the reader is to understand how the motif is viewed through the eyes of a developing child and the citizens around him. Over the course of the novel‚ the author uses juxtaposition to underline the theme of slavery in the book; focusing on how it is seen by various Caucasian American characters. An occurrence where the reader saw a character collocate an opinion
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The 20th and 21st centuries have seen a rise in the controversial industry of cheap labor practices and sweatshop employment‚ where globalization and industrialization have absorbed a working force of young‚ unmarried women looking to alter their current ways of life. In order to understand what will unfold within the following pages‚ it is essential to outline the terms‚ which act as the foundation for this debate. Sweatshop: “workers in developing country labor at 16 cents an hour‚ 12 hours
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