
Paradox
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A statement that seems to contradict itself but is, nevertheless true.
Monologue
Paradox
Foil
Dialogue
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the paradox.
The clouds drifted lazily in the sky.
The person who wrote that book can’t write.
The clown fish swam comically in the aquarium.
I was confused by the lesson.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the paradox.
She is an awfully good singer.
The blank page stared back at me.
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
They danced in the moonlight.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the definition of a paradox?
A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of using a paradox in writing?
To confuse the reader
To provoke thought and highlight complex truths
To provide clear and straightforward messages
To create humor and entertain the reader
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Less is More.
IRONY
OXYMORON
PARADOX
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a paradox made of?
A group of sentences or statement that contridicts but proves the truth
A combination of two words that contradict each other for dramatic effect
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