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Question 10 • Literature and Composition I

A paradox is a literary device often used to

Answer
A
explain a character’s reason for doing or saying something.
B
emphasize or make readers think about important ideas.
C
provide hints or clues about events that occur later in a story.
D
help readers draw a conclusion based on information provided.

Explanation

A paradox is a statement or situation that seems contradictory but can reveal a deeper truth. Writers use paradoxes to emphasize an idea or make readers stop and think about it. The choice about hints for later events describes foreshadowing, not paradox.

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