Which of the following is an example of a paradox?

A. The sun also rises
B. Noisy silence
C. To be or not to be
D. I must be cruel to be kind

paradox is a statement which appears to contradict itself.
I think the fourth sentence, ' I must be cruel to be kind' is a paradox because cruel and kind are antonyms and the statement seems to contradict itself.

Answered by tadvisohil886 | 2024-06-10

An example of a **paradox **is I must be **cruel **to be kind. Therefore, option **D **is correct.
What is paradox ?
A remark that logically **contradicts **itself or runs counter to one's **expectations **is referred to as a paradox . It is a claim that, despite appearing to be supported by genuine premises and sound reasoning, leads to a logically **untenable **or self-contradictory conclusion.
Upon closer examination, a statement, argument , or scenario that initially appears illogical, ludicrous, or self-contradictory may turn out to be logical or true, or at the very least contain a **kernel **of truth. In an effort to bring seemingly **conflicting **ideas together, paradoxes frequently reflect ironies and inconsistencies .
A **paradox **can be used to describe something or someone who contradicts themselves . For instance, skeptics reject the notion of a politician who is honest and only acts in the **interests **of his or her constituents .
Thus, option **D **is correct.
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Answered by hbsinghvt | 2024-06-16

The correct answer is option D: 'I must be cruel to be kind,' which exemplifies a paradox as it reveals a deeper truth despite its contradictory nature. The other options either do not contain contradictions or reflect different literary devices. A paradox presents a surprising truth that often challenges our understanding of conventional wisdom.
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Answered by hbsinghvt | 2024-10-01