Juxtaposition in "Long Way Down"

Juxtaposition in
Long Way Down

Essential Question: How can writers use contrasting images to create meaning?

What does juxtaposition mean?

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Juxtaposition is a literary term in which a writer places two ___________ ideas, images, or concepts close together to highlight their differences and create meaning.

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Authors might use juxtaposition to emphasize t______, conflict, or deepen a theme.

Draw

Annotate the text to identify the use of juxtaposition in this poem.

Use GREEN to mark the 'positive' image and RED to mark the 'negative' image that is juxtaposed.

Open Ended

How does this juxtaposition make you feel about Dani’s presence in the elevator?

Draw

Annotate the text to identify the use of juxtaposition in this poem.

Use GREEN to mark the 'positive' image and RED to mark the 'negative' image that is juxtaposed.

Open Ended

How does the juxtaposition in this poem reflect Will’s internal conflict?

Draw

Annotate the text to identify the use of juxtaposition in this poem.

Use GREEN to mark the 'positive' image and RED to mark the 'negative' image that is juxtaposed.

Open Ended

How does Reynolds' use juxtaposition in this poem to comment on the ideas of violence and innocence?

Open Ended

In your own words, explain why writers would want to use juxtaposition.

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