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how to define figures of speech paradox

Answer 1

Paradox or Oxymoron. An oxymoron is a combination of two words that contradict each other. It's a dramatic figure of speech. A paradoxis a statement or group of sentences that seems to contradict the truth but is an implied truth. They describe an action or situation that seems absurd but yet can be true........

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Answer 2

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✴What is a Paradox?✴

➡It is often easier to explain what a paradox is by giving examples. A paradox is used to challenge the mind and make you think about the statement in a new way. A paradox is often used to intrigue and question common thoughts. Take the statement "Less is more." This statement uses two opposite words that contradict one another. How can less be more? The concept behind this statement is that what is less complicated is often more appreciated.
 
Another well-known example of a paradox is the Liar paradox, which offers up the simple sentence: “This statement is false.”  If this is true, then the sentence is false, but if the sentence states that it is false, and it is false, then it must also be true! So the sentence is both true and not true at the same time.       

Some more examples of paradoxical statements are:

You can save money by spending it.I know one thing; that I know nothing.This is the beginning of the end.Deep down, you're really shallow.I'm a compulsive liar.“Men work together whether they work together or apart.” - Robert Frost "What a pity that youth must be wasted on the young." - George Bernard Shaw"I can resist anything but temptation." - Oscar Wilde

A paradox can be thought provoking but also fun to think about. Some examples of witty statements:

Here are the rules: Ignore all rules.The second sentence is false. The first sentence is true.I only message those who do not message.⬅✔

✴Paradox in Literature✴

➡Have a better idea of what a paradox is now? Let's continue on to some larger examples of paradox that appear in works of literature. In doing so, examining their purpose will become an important part of the process.

In George Orwell's “Animal Farm”, the words "All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others" are part of the cardinal rules. Clearly this statement does not make logical sense. However, the point of a paradox is to point out a truth, even if the statements contradict each other.

Orwell is making a political statement here, but what? Perhaps it is that the government claims that everyone is equal when that is clearly false, or perhaps it is that individuals have skewed perceptions of what it means to be equal. The interpretation is up to the reader to decide.

Orwell also uses a paradox in his novel “1984.” He states that "War is peace." We know that war is not a peaceful time but can be a means to achieving peace.

In Shakespeare's “Hamlet,” the title character states "I must be cruel to be kind." On the surface, once again, this statement does not seem to make much sense. How can an individual convey kindness through evil? In this case, Hamlet is speaking about how he plans to slay Claudius in order to avenge his father's death. His mother is now married to Claudius, so, of course, this will be a tragedy for her. However, he does not want his mother to be the lover of his father's murderer (unbeknownst to her) any longer, so he believes the murder will be for her own good.

Poet John Donne wrote "Death, thou shalt die," in his “Holy Sonnet 11”. This statement uses death in two opposing ways. We clearly know that death is not a living thing and cannot die. But Donne is stating that he is showing mortality in this case.⬅✔
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