Which is the best example of juxtaposition in writing?

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A. Mixing Sdern day politicians into a list of mythological monsters

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B. Retelling a story from mythology, but focusing on a minor

character

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C. Producing a play in which each actor plays a character from a

nove

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D. Writing a history of a civilization that avoids mythological

elements

A. Mixing modern day politicians into a list of mythological monsters.

Explanation:

Juxtaposition is a technique in which an author places two ideas or characters side by side in a text. In this example, the two types of characters would be the politicians and the mythological monsters. The main purpose of doing so is to be able to compare and contrast these ideas, and in this way, deepen our understanding of the meaning of the text.