Question

juxtaposition is the placement of two or more things side by side, often times in order to bring out their differences.
why do authors do this?

• surprise their readers and evoke their interest by means of developing a comparison between two dissimilar things by placing them side by side.

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• provide a logical connection between two various vague concepts (i.e., to clarify something)

oxymoron
a figure of speech where apparently contradictory terms are used back to back
examples: (write down 2 or 3)
why do this?
similar to hyperbole, authors will do this to emphasize contrast.
synonym
a word that has a similar meaning to another word
antonym

Explanation:

1. For juxtaposition, a core authorial goal (alongside the given points) is to highlight sharp, clear contrasts between the paired elements to emphasize key differences.
2. For oxymorons, the examples provided pair contradictory terms back-to-back, fitting the definition of the figure of speech, and meet the requirement of 2-3 examples.

Answer:

1. Completed Juxtaposition purpose: Highlight stark contrasts for emphasis
2. Oxymoron examples: "Bittersweet", "Deafening silence", "Clearly confused"