Which term represents the comparison of two different themes or situations?

• A. Juxtaposition
• B. Flashback
• C. Cliffhanger
• D. Epiphany

Answer: (A)

Juxtaposition is the technique of placing two or more things side by side to highlight their differences or similarities. When a writer compares two different themes or situations in this way, the contrast or parallel becomes clear without saying it outright, inviting readers to notice how the elements relate to each other. For example, showing wealth alongside poverty can reveal social tensions and prompt reflection on inequality.

This differs from a flashback, which takes the narrative back to past events to reveal backstory; a cliffhanger, which ends a scene with unresolved tension; and an epiphany, which is a character's sudden realization. These terms describe different narrative moves, not the deliberate juxtaposition of two distinct themes or situations.