Henry was fascinated with the play he was reading. the situation seemed contradictory at first, yet made sense with more thought. which literary device is the author using?

irony

allegory

understandment

paradox

The correct answer is:

Paradox

Explanation:

The literary device the author used is paradox. Paradox uses contradictory elements to demonstrate a fact that is not obvious at first instance and requires deep thought on those contradictory elements to demonstrate its significance. The fact that Henry was fascinated because of a contradictory situation made sense when he gave more thought about it is a clear example of paradox.

is there an image you meant to add?

explanation:

the correct answer is b:

romeo and company are going to sneak in through the back.  

romeo was depressed because he wanted to try to forget about rosaline and be happy again. so mercutio told him to just go and have fun. and they sneak through the back because capuleto and montague families were enemies.