Question

What role can paradox play in a literary text? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
response - incorrect
Responses

A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved. - correct

A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
A paradox can explain a character’s motivations. - incorrect

Paradoxes leave readers feeling like the story is unresolved.
Paradoxes leave readers feeling like the story is unresolved. - no response given

Paradoxes may create a sense of stability and certainty in a literary text.
Paradoxes may create a sense of stability and certainty in a literary text. - no response given

A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text.

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the role of paradox in a literary text are:

1. A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
2. A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text.

These responses highlight the way paradox can provoke thought and maintain interest in a narrative, as well as challenge readers' expectations.