Question on: JAMB Literature - 2020
This question is based on General Literacy Principles
A literacy device wherein the author places a person, concept, idea or theme parallel to another is ________?
A
allusion
B
juxtaposition
C
symbolism
D
memoir
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Correct Option: B
Juxtaposition is the literary device where an author places two or more things (characters, concepts, ideas, etc.) side-by-side to highlight their contrast or comparison. The other options are incorrect because:
- Allusion is a reference to something else, often historical or literary.
- Symbolism uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
- Memoir is a genre of writing that recounts personal experiences.
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