Most haiku poems use the literary device of juxtaposition to complete the theme and image of the poem. Identify the juxtaposition example.

Question

a
“The road home is never closed.”
b
“Do unto others, so they will be nice to you.”
c
“What is good for the goose is good for the gander.”
d
“No one wins in war.”

Answer 1

The example that best illustrates juxtaposition is:

a) “The road home is never closed.”

This line contrasts the idea of a 'closed road' with the notion of 'home,' suggesting an underlying theme of accessibility and permanence in the concept of home, which is often contrasted with the closures and challenges of life.