English question.. please help!!!?

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English question.. please help!!!?

does anyone know if a paradox is a literary element or device?

2006-12-06 10:59:38 · 3 answers · asked by BG5064 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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I'd say so, yes...

Paradox:
A seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true: the paradox that standing is more tiring than walking.

One exhibiting inexplicable or contradictory aspects: “The silence of midnight, to speak truly, though apparently a paradox, rung in my ears” (Mary Shelley).

An assertion that is essentially self-contradictory, though based on a valid deduction from acceptable premises.

A statement contrary to received opinion.

2006-12-06 11:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by sk8rgrl02631 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

device

2006-12-06 19:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by whatever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

good ?

2006-12-06 19:02:27 · answer #3 · answered by lucky77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋