"What is Juxtaposition?": A Literary Guide for English Students and Teachers

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OSU School of Writing, Literature and Film

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@SWLF
@SWLF 2 жыл бұрын
This video now includes Spanish as well as English subtitles. For a full list of dual-language videos in our series, please see the following site: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf/oregon-state-guide-english-literary-terms
@Khatoon170
@Khatoon170 3 ай бұрын
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.
@ramakantsharma5699
@ramakantsharma5699 Жыл бұрын
I have never seen someone explaining a word meaning in such a detail. I am highly obliged to see your video. 🙏🏻
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much, Ramakant! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!
@suzannesigafoos4347
@suzannesigafoos4347 5 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful explanation, thank you, David. Loved the art works, LOVED the Trethaway poem. Here's to continuing education.
@SWLF
@SWLF 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Suzanne! We're delighted that you enjoyed the video, and we hope you'll continue to follow the series. As a land-grant institution, OSU is committed to community outreach, and the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is excited to provide the public with tools to process the texts that they encounter in and beyond our literary world.
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
Please drop us a comment to let us know what you thought of our video! Doing so will help us to build a rich digital learning environment around the topic of literary language.
@marjhahne2166
@marjhahne2166 5 жыл бұрын
Always rich to learn from you, David Biespiel. Thank you.
@SWLF
@SWLF 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your feedback, Marj! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the video, and we hope you'll continue to follow our series as it expands!
@CLAPTRAPEntertainment
@CLAPTRAPEntertainment 3 жыл бұрын
I am so happy that you have a channel like this. Love you.
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the love, Clap Trap! We're delighted to hear you are enjoying the channel!
@yoitsraul15
@yoitsraul15 Жыл бұрын
Never have I ever imagined that education would be this important to me. I wish I would have paid more attention in school.
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Well, we certainly hope that means you enjoyed the video, yoitsraul15! And it is never too late to learn something new!
@richardglady3009
@richardglady3009 5 ай бұрын
Wonderful lecture…again. I love not just the examples, but that you took the time to explain the juxtaposition. Thank you.
@SWLF
@SWLF 5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Richard! We agree!
@Aritul
@Aritul 2 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal series you have here! Thank you for introducing me to the poem at 3:14. It's beautiful.
@SWLF
@SWLF 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@ojaswijoshi
@ojaswijoshi 3 жыл бұрын
AHH! I was so confused on Juxtaposition as my exam is near, I gave a try to watch in KZbin and This really made my day. Thank you ❤️
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@soheibdissa9991
@soheibdissa9991 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I had trouble understanding this concept in my english class, and thanfully this video came in handy!
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words, @soheibdissa9991 ! We are delighted to hear you found the lesson useful and we hope you'll check out our other videos in the series!
@hemamalini1814
@hemamalini1814 Жыл бұрын
I've finally finished the series and this one was my favourite!
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Wow! You deserve some kind of award for finishing the series, Hema! Thanks so much for checking out all of our videos and for your kind words. We hope you'll continue to check out our new ones (look for a familiar face next week!)
@Felix-xv3wg
@Felix-xv3wg 2 жыл бұрын
I searched this up because juxtaposition was in my cousins spelling bee but I learned some great stuff!
@SWLF
@SWLF 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks so much, Felix! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well. We hope your cousin did well in the spelling bee!
@SmartrMelons
@SmartrMelons Жыл бұрын
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."
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, SmartrMelons!
@nd41
@nd41 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@SWLF
@SWLF 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@nd41
@nd41 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jamesgames4330
@jamesgames4330 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@andrewmiller1129
@andrewmiller1129 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir! I needed this explanation!
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Excellent! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the video, Andrew, and we hope you'll check out the others in our series as well!
@mariazandra08
@mariazandra08 3 жыл бұрын
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
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@shannonhunt6967
@shannonhunt6967 3 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you!
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words, Shannon! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well.
@ashoknandwani4044
@ashoknandwani4044 2 ай бұрын
👌Now it's so simple to Understand.THANKS.🙏
@SWLF
@SWLF 2 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! We hope you find the other lessons in this series useful as well!
@isleastron8251
@isleastron8251 3 жыл бұрын
When Sir said, "Again, not opposed, but juxtaposed (just opposed)", that killed me. Lol
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks for supporting the series, Isle!
@visibility1o1.
@visibility1o1. 2 ай бұрын
Wow the explanation was so good loved itfr
@SWLF
@SWLF 2 ай бұрын
RThanks so much, @visibility1o1. We hope you enjoy the other lessons in our series as well!
@sharongillesp
@sharongillesp 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@hemamalini1814
@hemamalini1814 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this amazing explanation David
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words, Hema!
@hamzaalwan9864
@hamzaalwan9864 2 жыл бұрын
Great, i hope u explain the most important literary terms in literature
@SWLF
@SWLF 2 жыл бұрын
We will certainly try! Thanks, Hamza!!!
@bertandataamba9744
@bertandataamba9744 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, you help me understand the word. It is a wonderful explanation.
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Isaack! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!
@simas729
@simas729 3 жыл бұрын
How beautifully n elaborately explained
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your kind words, Sima. We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!
@EtchJetty
@EtchJetty 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ravens, very cool!
@SWLF
@SWLF 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the video, and we hope you'll continue to like our forthcoming videos!
@jankatesamson
@jankatesamson Ай бұрын
Hi, I'm confused. Why not the line by Dickens "it was the best of times..." a paradox?
@SWLF
@SWLF Ай бұрын
We think you could also refer to that memorable quotation as a paradox. If you frame it as a juxtaposition, you'd be implying that for some, it was the best of times, and for others (e.g. the poor and disenfranchised), it was the worst of times. Thanks for keeping the conversation going, Jan Kate!
@jankatesamson
@jankatesamson Ай бұрын
@@SWLF Got it, thank you. But if both juxtaposition and paradox are equally applicable to this excerpt from Dickens, which would you recommend choosing if both options are present?
@SWLF
@SWLF Ай бұрын
@@jankatesamson Given the fact that Dickens' novel addresses both those who thrive and those who suffer, we'd call it juxtaposition. Though the phrase itself is paradoxical!
@jankatesamson
@jankatesamson Ай бұрын
@@SWLF Thank you!
@wtung82
@wtung82 4 жыл бұрын
I finally understand this word. Thank you
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Dave! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!
@anmolnaharr
@anmolnaharr 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was such an informative video!!
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We hope you enjoy our other videos in the series as well.
@Joy-yk9pw
@Joy-yk9pw 4 жыл бұрын
Keep it up! There is something I would like to clarify if juxtaposition is the same as antithesis.
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
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?
@victoriacorcimaru1731
@victoriacorcimaru1731 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Great video
@SWLF
@SWLF 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Victoria! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!
@MrSinghSAmit
@MrSinghSAmit Жыл бұрын
Oh! Love it!
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Amit!!!
@jasleen6939
@jasleen6939 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
We have a video on oxymoron that you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYmwmadmos5jrsU
@jasleen6939
@jasleen6939 3 жыл бұрын
@@SWLF thanks a lot 😊🤗
@sisiliaandreane320
@sisiliaandreane320 4 жыл бұрын
great explanation! what's the difference between juxtaposition and binary opposition?
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
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?
@sisiliaandreane320
@sisiliaandreane320 4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@RantyCat
@RantyCat 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Cereal Killer (great name)!
@VPNAnonymous
@VPNAnonymous 3 жыл бұрын
Is this word almost the same as a Dichotomy?
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinpeterson6973
@kevinpeterson6973 Жыл бұрын
I've always told my students that the Metallica concert with the S.F. Symphony was a great example- do any of you agree?
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Ha! That is a heck of a juxtaposition!
@kevinpeterson6973
@kevinpeterson6973 Жыл бұрын
@@SWLF Thank you!
@pavanbobade1114
@pavanbobade1114 3 жыл бұрын
Absolute beautiful
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Pavan! David's other videos in our series are pretty great as well!
@petarpesic3959
@petarpesic3959 4 жыл бұрын
what is the difference between juxtaposition and antithesis
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@gameancastro3567
@gameancastro3567 Жыл бұрын
So like ying & yang ( black or white )
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Great examples, Gamean! Thanks for keeping the conversation going!
@stevendeboer6921
@stevendeboer6921 4 жыл бұрын
Joji really does this in his song,- Why am I still in LA
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting, Could you elaborate, Steven? We're not as familiar with this song.
@emaanlone5909
@emaanlone5909 4 жыл бұрын
What is the difference between paradox and juxtaposition and oxymoron
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
Good question, Emaan! You can check out our oxymoron video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYmwmadmos5jrsU
@emaanlone5909
@emaanlone5909 4 жыл бұрын
@@SWLF paradox ?
@thecurtle
@thecurtle 4 жыл бұрын
I regret not being more open minded about poetry in my youth. 😞
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
It is never too late to start, Thecurt! Poetry tends to find you at the right time.
@subhramallick3647
@subhramallick3647 3 жыл бұрын
@@SWLF thank you from Kolkata india
@subhramallick3647
@subhramallick3647 3 жыл бұрын
@@SWLF to I thank you from Kolkata india
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
@@subhramallick3647 Thanks so much for supporting the series, Subhra!
@mariefabre5977
@mariefabre5977 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks king
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks, Marie.
@ZaidAlmymoni
@ZaidAlmymoni 5 жыл бұрын
thanks
@SWLF
@SWLF 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Zaid! We hope you like our other videos as well!
@joshuajairusporras0316
@joshuajairusporras0316 3 жыл бұрын
Love this literary devices, reminds me of oxymoron.
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Joshua! We also have a video on that literary term here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYmwmadmos5jrsU
@joshuajairusporras0316
@joshuajairusporras0316 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! God bless 😊🙏
@hemalakshmi4250
@hemalakshmi4250 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir😊
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Hema! How many more videos do you have to watch!?
@hemalakshmi4250
@hemalakshmi4250 3 жыл бұрын
@@SWLF so far watched some 20 videos 🤔
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
@@hemalakshmi4250 You're going to be finished with them in no time! Thanks again for all your support!
@hemalakshmi4250
@hemalakshmi4250 3 жыл бұрын
@@SWLF 😊 👍
@nurlatifahmohdnor8939
@nurlatifahmohdnor8939 2 жыл бұрын
Page 649 Thesaurus Vicinity.
@carolball5887
@carolball5887 2 жыл бұрын
Please get rid of the annoying background noise. Thanks
@SWLF
@SWLF 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Carol! We'll keep the music down going forward with new videos.
@dance-off1529
@dance-off1529 Жыл бұрын
here after 3 years
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Ha! What took you so long, Dance-Off 15?
@freepilot7732
@freepilot7732 4 жыл бұрын
Why 4 thumbs down? Genuinely wondering.
@Celebsnapclips
@Celebsnapclips 4 жыл бұрын
haters everywhere
@sisi1364
@sisi1364 4 жыл бұрын
Actually, there is 11 lol
@KelsenCaesar-w9p
@KelsenCaesar-w9p 16 күн бұрын
Loren Cape
@picklr3893
@picklr3893 4 жыл бұрын
Why does sound extremely spiritual.
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Picklr. He does have a soothing voice, doesn't he? We hope you like the other videos in our series as well!
@JessyP-u6q
@JessyP-u6q 6 ай бұрын
Dr Birmingham
@TheNibiru720
@TheNibiru720 2 жыл бұрын
So is it not sexual
@deepblack2193
@deepblack2193 Жыл бұрын
Can’t life itself be described as a juxtaposition?
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Interesting! How so, Deep Black?
@joytekb
@joytekb Жыл бұрын
London
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Corvallis
@dinosaur468
@dinosaur468 Жыл бұрын
why does this feel like a motvational video?
@SWLF
@SWLF Жыл бұрын
Ha! Because we want to motivate you to read more poetry!
@hobgoblin4199
@hobgoblin4199 4 жыл бұрын
Yella?
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
Or yellow for non-Texans. :)
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
@@debracarriere9051 Indeed. Thanks for the comment! If you liked this video, David's done a few others for us as well that you can find in the playlist.
@RafaelSantos-oi7rb
@RafaelSantos-oi7rb 3 жыл бұрын
Shakira brought me here
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Well, however you got here, welcome!
@AshishGhirnikar
@AshishGhirnikar 9 ай бұрын
I apologize but that's juxta stupidity😂😊
@austintheamerican3784
@austintheamerican3784 3 жыл бұрын
Geez a lazy two year old could paint that
@SWLF
@SWLF 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Not a fan of Rothko, eh?
@Alpha-Mike-Foxtrot
@Alpha-Mike-Foxtrot 2 жыл бұрын
Bens been using this word all wrong. Big surprise.
@SWLF
@SWLF 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! We hope we cleared some things up, Ben. Don't be too hard on yourself!
@moranih
@moranih 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@SWLF
@SWLF 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Emwa! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!
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