Juxtaposition

usgb/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn/
noun

Putting two or more things side by side to compare or contrast them.

The juxtaposition of these two images provides a stark contrast between peace and violence.
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Strong Emphasis

Use juxtaposition to highlight differences that emphasize a point strongly.

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The essay's juxtaposition of rich and poor paints a powerful social contrast.
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Unexpected Pairing

Juxtaposition can surprise the reader by pairing unusual or opposite concepts together.

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The poem's juxtaposition of urban life with wilderness imagery was unexpectedly thought-provoking.
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