Paradox

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What is a paradox?

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A statement that contradicts itself or seems to go against common sense, yet may still be true.

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Give an example of a paradox.

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"I can resist anything but temptation." - Oscar Wilde

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Identify the paradox: "The best advice I have for you is: don’t listen to advice."

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This statement is a paradox because it advises against listening to advice.

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Identify the paradox: "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times."

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This statement reflects contrasting experiences, making it a paradox.

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What does it mean when something is described as paradoxical?

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It means that it contains contradictory elements that challenge our understanding.

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Identify the paradox: "If you want peace, you must prepare for war."

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This statement suggests that to achieve peace, one must be ready for conflict, which is a paradox.

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What is the significance of paradoxes in literature?

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Paradoxes can highlight complex truths and provoke thought in readers.

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Identify the paradox: "She stood in the empty room."

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The emptiness of the room contrasts with the presence of the person, creating a paradox.

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What is a common use of paradox in everyday language?

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Paradoxes are often used in humor and irony to express complex ideas.

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Identify the paradox: "I’d rather be lucky than smart."

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This statement suggests that luck is more valuable than intelligence, which is a paradox.