Question

Instructions: Select the two sentences that demonstrate juxtaposition.(10 points)
Responses

“The report shows graduation rates increased by 12%.”
“The report shows graduation rates increased by 12%.”

“Bright billboards lit the street, but the homes behind them sat in darkness.”
“Bright billboards lit the street, but the homes behind them sat in darkness.”

“The stadium roared with celebration while the losing team sat in silence.”
“The stadium roared with celebration while the losing team sat in silence.”

“We will study harder. We will work longer. We will succeed.”
“We will study harder. We will work longer. We will succeed.”

Answer 1

The two sentences showing juxtaposition are:

- “Bright billboards lit the street, but the homes behind them sat in darkness.”
- “The stadium roared with celebration while the losing team sat in silence.”

Both place contrasting images/ideas side by side to highlight the difference.