Which statement is an example of a paradox? a, his sister is awfully pretty. b, you have to be cruel to be kind. c, the elephant’s name is tiny. d, it was dark and dim in the doorway.

Statement B. You have to be cruel to be kind is an example of a paradox.

Explanation:

In general terms, a paradox is a situation or statement that contains two opposite elements, and therefore it is difficult to understand. As a literary device, a paradox is the juxtaposition of seemingly contradictory concepts -in this case, cruel and kind- that usually reveals a hidden or unexpected truth. Generally, the hidden truth can be fully understood once the reader thinks more deeply about the meaning of the juxtaposition.

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