What is "juxtaposition" in literature?

A Placing two contrasting elements side by side for effect

B Using the same word repeatedly

C Writing from multiple perspectives

D Ending a story without resolution

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Juxtaposition places two contrasting ideas, characters, or settings near each other to highlight their differences.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is "juxtaposition" in literature?" is Option A: Placing two contrasting elements side by side for effect.

The other options — B) Using the same word repeatedly, C) Writing from multiple perspectives, D) Ending a story without resolution — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Juxtaposition places two contrasting ideas, characters, or settings near each other to highlight their differences.

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What is "juxtaposition" in literature?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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