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Juxtaposition

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The placement of two contrasting elements, ideas, or images side by side to highlight their differences and create emphasis or new meaning.

AP course connection

Topic 8.4: 8.4 Considering how style affects an argument

Unit 8

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