"The act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side."
First off, I just really like the sound of this word. I don't know why. Maybe it's because it sounds fancy or intelligent to use it? Or maybe I just like the odd quality of how it's spelled and how it's pronounced. Whatever it is, this word is one of those words that I would love to put in a story and have it sound appropriate.
It's interesting looking up who has used this word in what books. What I found is that many writers use examples of juxtaposition, from Shakespeare to Dostoevsky to so many more. But it is actually difficult to find a use of the actual word (or even juxtapose). Maybe I didn't search long enough, but I have decided that if I ever am able to use this word effortlessly, I'll be a truly good writer. Or something like that.
What is one of your favorite J words?
4 comments:
Juxtapose is my favourite word too. I would make sure I used it in every university essay because it's such a great word. And a high Scrabble score too :D
Rebeccah - I've tried to use it in essays but I haven't found a good way yet. It's not an easy one, but it is definitely cool. And yes, it's an AWESOME Scrabble word.
Hi Eric .. I'm doing a catch up session - I'm sure I use Juxtapose quite often ... but context wise not exactly sure when.
It is a wonderful word though .. and I love the fact that Shakespeare and Dostoevsky used it as well ..
Cheers and have a good week - Hilary
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