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juxtaposition 3/10 a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used inste…

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juxtaposition 3/10 a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive putting two contrasting elements together that are so unlike that the effect is surprising, witty, or even startling the combination of two words of opposite meaning for dramatic, comedic or provocative effect the raising of an issue by claiming not to mention it

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Response

To solve this, we analyze the definition of "Juxtaposition" and match it with the options:

  • The yellow box defines a euphemism (using mild terms for offensive ones).
  • The blue box: "Putting two contrasting elements together that are so unlike that the effect is surprising, witty, or even startling" matches the definition of juxtaposition (placing contrasting elements to create impact).
  • The orange box defines oxymoron (combining opposite - meaning words).
  • The teal box defines irony (raising an issue by claiming not to mention it).

Answer:

The blue - colored option with the text "Putting two contrasting elements together that are so unlike that the effect is surprising, witty, or even startling"