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It's a thing called Juxtaposition, which is where two contrasting things are placed next to each other in a sentence.
'Tears' and 'joy' have connotations of two different emotions.
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∙ 14y ago
Tears of joy is not a formal poetic device, but it can be used in poetry as a symbol or image to convey deep emotion or express a sense of overwhelming happiness.
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∙ 14y agoNo. The concept of joy and the object of tears are not opposites. One can be joyous while they have tears.
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