Which of these is not and example of a paradox? a. the rules are, there are no rules. b. less is more. c. you can't save money by spending it d. this is the beginning of the end.

C. You can't save money by spending it.

A paradox is a statement that initially seems to derive from valid reasoning, but which leads to a logically unacceptable conclusion or a self-contradictory statement. As they tend to be invalid arguments, their main purpose is to stimulate critical thinking.

The only statement in the list which is not a paradox is C. The other statements are in some way contradictory or illogical. However, statement C is logical, and simply states a fact.

The sentence that is NOT an example of a paradox is You can't save money by spending it. This statement is true and has a logical meaning that if you spending your money you can't save it.  

A paradox is a type of figurative language that says two opposite things but is actually the truth. A paradox contradicts itself. The purpose of the paradox sentence is to emphasize a point or for humor. This figurative language will challenge your mind and make you think something in a new way.  

From the example above, the only sentence that is not a paradox is 'you can't save money by spending it.' This sentence is true and not a contradiction.

If you change the sentence to 'You can save the money by spending it' It is a paradox. It seems strange and illogical, but it can be true. You should think this way if you spend money to buy a better car then you save money on repairs. If you spend on grocery then you can save money on dining out.

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Keywords: paradox, figurative language, a figure of speech, contradictory,

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