"What is Juxtaposition?": A Literary Guide for English Students and Teachers
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- Poet-in-Residence David Biespiel answers the question "What is Juxtaposition?" using examples from the authors Charles Dickens and Natasha Trethewey, and the artists Mark Rothko and Rene Magritte. The short video is designed to help high school and college English students to properly identify juxtaposition in poetry and prose to analyze the purposes that this literary form serves. The video is sponsored by the School of Writing, Literature, and Film at Oregon State University. For more discussions of literary topics and essay writing tips, please subscribe to the free SWLF UA-cam Channel or visit liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/w...
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Timestamps
0:00 Juxtaposition Defined
1:18 Juxtaposition in the Visual Arts
2:21 Juxtaposition in Literature
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I have never seen someone explaining a word meaning in such a detail. I am highly obliged to see your video. 🙏🏻
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What a wonderful explanation, thank you, David. Loved the art works, LOVED the Trethaway poem. Here's to continuing education.
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Juxtaposition is literally technique that places two distinct dissimilar things side by side to bring out their differences . Synonyms adjacent, adjoining, contiguous. For example all fair in love and war or making mountain out of molehill . Juxtaposition can help strengthen argument, create emotional response or otherwise add meaning . Thank you for your wonderful educational literary channel.
Always rich to learn from you, David Biespiel. Thank you.
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I am so happy that you have a channel like this. Love you.
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AHH! I was so confused on Juxtaposition as my exam is near, I gave a try to watch in UA-cam and This really made my day. Thank you ❤️
You're very welcome, Ojaswi! We're delighted to hear that you found the video useful, and we hope you enjoy the others in our series as well!
Wonderful lecture…again. I love not just the examples, but that you took the time to explain the juxtaposition. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Richard! We agree!
Now this is how every word should be taught. Very intelligent work! Beautiful.
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Phenomenal series you have here! Thank you for introducing me to the poem at 3:14. It's beautiful.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Aritul! Trethewey’s poem is pretty incredible, isn't it? We're so happy to hear that you are enjoying the series!
Never have I ever imagined that education would be this important to me. I wish I would have paid more attention in school.
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I've finally finished the series and this one was my favourite!
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Thanks a lot, you help me understand the word. It is a wonderful explanation.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you!
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Thank you so much. I had trouble understanding this concept in my english class, and thanfully this video came in handy!
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This. Maybe its the alcohol I've been drinking or it a deeper spiritual need but this video with the poem used actually had a serious impact on me and my view of language. I enjoyed this. Thank 6ou for the information.
Thanks so much, James! We agree. Prof. Biespiel has another video on rhyme that changed the way we understand language as well. Check it out if you are interested and stay healthy.
To me, juxtaposition is a comparison of two similar subjects that shows a contrast that are mostly formed by differing realities of the subjects. Like my video "Juxtaposing Two Different Realities."
Thanks for sharing, SmartrMelons!
Thank you, this was such an informative video!!
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thank you so much! we had this on our module and we had to answer the quiz about this but our teacher didnt even taught this to us :(( so im here and i understood very well! thank you
Awesome! We're happy to hear you found the video useful, mariazandra! Check out the other videos in our series if you are interested in learning more literary terms.
Thank you, Ravens, very cool!
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I finally understand this word. Thank you
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Thank you, Sir! I needed this explanation!
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Thankyou for this amazing explanation David
Thanks so much for your kind words, Hema!
How beautifully n elaborately explained
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I searched this up because juxtaposition was in my cousins spelling bee but I learned some great stuff!
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Great, i hope u explain the most important literary terms in literature
We will certainly try! Thanks, Hamza!!!
I have read many pieces on Juxtaposition, and I am wondering if Juxtaposition as a device can exist at a text level where there is a start contrast between the beginning and ending of a narrative with some change in the character, mood, atmosphere and setting going beyond the confines of a sentence. COULD YOU PLEASE ADVISE? :) THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Artist Eric Kim also published an article focusing on juxtaposition. He writes, "Juxtaposition is just a fancy word for contrast." The point is, contrast can be achieved in many different ways. It's not just light versus dark or big versus small.
In his fourth example of juxtaposition, Kim explores the contrast between the past and the present. We see a daughter looking at herself in the mirror as she puts on a colorful dress. This stands in contrast to the black and white photo of her parents hanging beside her.
Interesting question, ND! In general, we would say no. Juxtaposition in print (as in visual media) requires that the elements in comparison be placed next to one another. As such, lines of poetry near each other could be considered in juxtaposition to one another, but changes in character, etc., over the course of a long narrative would situate those differing elements far away from each other. That's our two cents. What does everyone else think?
@@SWLF Thank you so much for replying :) But, when analysing structure in a text, we look at structural elements at a sentence and whole text level, right? E.g. at the start of the extract, a character could embody moral virtue and goodness juxtaposed to the ending where the character is portrayed as wicked and vile. Will this change from past to present (beginning and end) be considered as juxtaposition, inviting the reader to make comparisons through contrast? Wouldn't this also be an example of juxtaposition.
Oh! Love it!
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Keep it up! There is something I would like to clarify if juxtaposition is the same as antithesis.
Good question, Joy! We'd say that antithesis(at least as it is used in literary interpretations) is a special kind of juxtaposition that emphasizes contrasts or differences between words in a given sequence. Juxtaposition doesn't necessarily always call attention to opposition or difference. At times, things can be put into juxtaposition to emphasize surprising similarities.
That's our two cents. What does everyone else think?
When Sir said, "Again, not opposed, but juxtaposed (just opposed)", that killed me. Lol
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There IS some element of opposition when you juxtapose two elements. Whether it be color, size, texture, ideology, etc.
The huge green leaf is in opposition to the small sphere.
As is the technology is in opposition to natural aspects of the leaf.
Thanks for the comment, Urban Dwellers! We agree that elements in juxtaposition can indeed call attention to opposition. However, Prof. Biespiel is suggesting that other relationships beyond opposition are possible and should be looked for when employing the term. Thanks for keeping the conversation going!
Thanks!!! Great video
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thanks a lot, I too now understand what juxtaposition means but can you please clarify the difference from oxymorons …are they the same thing? I always get confused about that!
We have a video on oxymoron that you can watch here: ua-cam.com/video/oXMht0mi0xc/v-deo.html
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Absolute beautiful
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what is the difference between juxtaposition and antithesis
Thanks for the question, Peter. Antithesis usually conveys opposition rather than juxtaposition. In the video, David describes juxtaposition not as opposed but next to. Check out that section of the video for more info. We hope you'll check out the other videos in our series as well!
great explanation! what's the difference between juxtaposition and binary opposition?
Thanks, Sisilia! As Prof Biespiel suggests, juxtaposition is "placed next to." Binary oppositions suggest that the terms oppose one another--like good/bad or tall/short. Juxtaposition can call attention to contrasts, but binary opposition ALWAYS calls our attention to contrasts. That's our sense of the difference. What does everyone else think?
@@SWLF Now I get it. Thank you so much, Professor. I always confused when comes to a text and I have to answer whether it is juxtaposed or not. May I ask another question? In John Steinbeck's novella, "Of Mice and Men", is that correct if I say that the 2 characters (George and Lennie) are being juxtaposed? I am sorry for my bad grammar.
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Is this word almost the same as a Dichotomy?
Sort of, anonymous. When we call something dichotomous, we are saying that the two terms being compared are oppositional in nature. (For example, we tend to think of identity within dichotomous frameworks of nature vs nurture). Juxtaposition can stress contrasts but it can also stress unexpected similarities.
What is the difference between paradox and juxtaposition and oxymoron
Good question, Emaan! You can check out our oxymoron video here: ua-cam.com/video/oXMht0mi0xc/v-deo.html
@@SWLF paradox ?
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Joji really does this in his song,- Why am I still in LA
Interesting, Could you elaborate, Steven? We're not as familiar with this song.
I regret not being more open minded about poetry in my youth. 😞
It is never too late to start, Thecurt! Poetry tends to find you at the right time.
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Love this literary devices, reminds me of oxymoron.
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So like ying & yang
( black or white )
Great examples, Gamean! Thanks for keeping the conversation going!
Thanks sir😊
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@@SWLF so far watched some 20 videos 🤔
@@hemalakshmi4250 You're going to be finished with them in no time! Thanks again for all your support!
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I've always told my students that the Metallica concert with the S.F. Symphony was a great example- do any of you agree?
Ha! That is a heck of a juxtaposition!
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here after 3 years
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Why does sound extremely spiritual.
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Why 4 thumbs down? Genuinely wondering.
haters everywhere
Actually, there is 11 lol
Please get rid of the annoying background noise. Thanks
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So is it not sexual
Can’t life itself be described as a juxtaposition?
Interesting! How so, Deep Black?
why does this feel like a motvational video?
Ha! Because we want to motivate you to read more poetry!
Shakira brought me here
Ha! Well, however you got here, welcome!
Geez a lazy two year old could paint that
Ha! Not a fan of Rothko, eh?
I apologize but that's juxta stupidity😂😊
Bens been using this word all wrong. Big surprise.
Ha! We hope we cleared some things up, Ben. Don't be too hard on yourself!