VCR Presentation: Lesson 1
Patrick O'Connor
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from Lesson 1.
My Word:
Juxtapose
- Definition: tr.v. to place side by side
- Example: In the poem "Pied Beauty," Gerard Manley Hopkins juxtaposes contrasting words - "swift, slow; sweet, sour; adazzle, dim" - to illustrate the marvel of the world's diverse forms and textures.
Synonyms and Antonyms:
Synonyms
- pair
- bring near
- bring together
Antonyms
- detach
- disconnect
- isolate
Another Form...
Juxtaposition
- Definition: n. two things placed close together for contrasting effect
Exercises:
A.
to juxtapose contrasting colors
a. separate b. project c. alternate d. relocate e. join
D.
One was the (1) existence side by side of an important working class and insensitive autocracy.
(1) _________________
Helpful Tip:
***Typically, juxtapose is used when contrasting items or when opposite items are brought together.