Lesson 5 Juxtaposition (Lesson 1)

Juxtaposition can be defined as placing two variable, side by side and their contrast or similarity are shown through comparison. Many creative processes rely on juxtaposition. By juxtaposing two objects or words next to each other, human brain will automatically associate or transfer meaning.

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Juxtaposition may refer to:

Juxtaposition (literary), synonymous with contrast, two objects or texts that oppose one another
Random juxtaposition, two random objects moving in parallel, a technique intended to stimulate creativity

(Taken from lecturer note.)

This is the example given by the lecturer from " Lost " Season 1 drama series.

• Committed/Flighty
• Chaos/Calm
• Darkness/Frivolity
• Turmoil/Serenity
• Indifference/Feeling
• Civilization/Wilderness
• East/West
  
• Weakness/Strength
• Rationality/Faith
• Follower/Leader
• Man/Nature
  
• Static/Changing
• Needed/Unwanted
• Unfeeling/Sympathetic
• Torturer/Tortured
• Love/Hate
  
  
  

That all... Happy Learning!