Juxtaposition is a literary device that creates meaning through contrast. It involves placing two separate concepts or objects side by side. Contrast can be intentional or unintentional
Antithesis is a figure of speech that juxtaposes contrasting ideas in parallel structures. Works best when combined with parallelism for clear contrast. Originates from Greek word "antithenai" meaning "to oppose"
A foil character contrasts with another character, typically the protagonist. Foil characters highlight specific traits and make others more believable. The term comes from foil backing on jewellery
Discourse markers are word tags used at sentence beginnings for clarity. They join ideas and connect sentences and paragraphs. They are separated from main sentences by commas. They help make conversations appear fluent and logical
Used to compare two ideas or viewpoints that are contradictory but not necessarily wrong. Example: "Kimchi is popular, but many complain about its rotten cabbage taste". Can be used when presenting different assessments without opposition
Asta is the protagonist of Black Clover, raised as an orphan in Hage. His father's identity remains unknown. His mother Richita was revealed as his biological mother. Richita had a life-absorbing ability that forced her to abandon Asta