Juxtaposition

Juxtaposition describes a technique in which words, images, ideas, or passages are set alongside one another to create meaning through comparison. The elements themselves may remain unchanged, but their proximity invites readers to notice contrast, tension, reinforcement, or relationship. Juxtaposition does not explain the connection directly; it relies on observation and interpretation. It is used in literature, art, and argument to sharpen distinctions, highlight patterns, or prompt reflection by allowing meaning to emerge from placement rather than statement.