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Writing an Argumentative Essay about an Ethical Issue — Unit test

Question 10 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S2-VRobinson-VOL7006P

Which line from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest is a paradox?

Answer
A
“It is awfully hard work doing nothing.”
B
“I have something very particular to say to Mr. Worthing.”
C
“You are not quite old enough to do that.”
D
“It may be necessary to do something desperate.”

Explanation

A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but expresses a recognizable truth. “It is awfully hard work doing nothing” combines the idea of hard work with doing nothing, creating that apparent contradiction. The other lines do not contain a similar contradiction.

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