Paradox (02/27)

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What is a paradox?

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A statement that contradicts itself but may still be true.

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Example of a paradox: 'I can resist anything but temptation.'

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This statement is a paradox because it contradicts itself.

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What does it mean to say 'I am nobody'?

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This is a paradox because it suggests that a person can exist without identity.

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Identify the paradox: 'The person who wrote that book can't write.'

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This statement is a paradox because it implies a contradiction in the person's abilities.

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Identify the paradox: 'Here are the rules: Ignore all rules.'

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This is a paradox because it instructs to disregard rules while stating rules.

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What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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Example of an oxymoron: 'Deafening silence.'

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This phrase combines contradictory terms to create a unique meaning.

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What is irony?

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A figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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Example of irony: 'A fire station burns down.'

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This is ironic because one would expect a fire station to be safe from fire.

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What is the difference between a paradox and an oxymoron?

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A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself, while an oxymoron is a combination of contradictory terms.