Emphasize and Mirror

Emphasize

Emphasize verb - To indicate the importance of by centering attention on.

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Mirror and emphasize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mirror" instead a verb "Emphasize".

Mirror verb - To reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would.

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Emphasize and mirror are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Emphasize" instead a verb "Mirror".

Nearby Words: mirrored, mirroring

idea	emphasize idea	mirror idea
relationship	emphasize relationship	mirror relationship
nature	emphasize nature	mirror nature
parts	emphasize parts	mirror parts
Other words: use, way, characters, theme, words, traits, aspects.

This trope can be used for thematic reasons, to emphasize how the characters are Not So Different and the villain is the dark mirror of the other, but it's just as likely to be a dynamic version of the Team Shot with villainy added for spice.

Source: Mirrored Confrontation Shot

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