Literary Paradox

What is a literary Paradox?

• When two phrases that contrast are together for effect within a sentence.

• A combination of words that cancel each other's meaning out.

• A statement that appears contradictory at first but makes sense after being analyzed.

• A statement that is a contradiction, defies logic, and is unanswerable.

What is an example of a literary paradox?

• "I must be cruel to be kind."

• This statement is a lie.

• The second sentence is false. The first sentence is true.

• 100% chance, absolutely unsure.

What is a statement that seems untrue at first glance but is true after analysis?

• Logical Paradox

• Oxymoron

• Linguistic Paradox

• Literary Paradox

What does George Bernard Shaw mean by "What a pity that youth must be wasted on the young"?

• Young people act old at heart

• It is not wasted on the young

• Older people have more experience and wisdom to make youth count

• It has been too long for older people to understand youth

Which can be proven true or untrue?

• This statement is false.

• "the pen is mightier than the sword "

• Don't go near the water 'til you have learned how to swim.

• Nobody goes to that restaurant; it's too crowded.

Write a phrase that seems controdictory, but can be proven true or false. You can use one that is commonly used or make one up.