Question

Why might an author include a paradox in a detective story?(1 point)
Responses

to frustrate and disorient the reader
to frustrate and disorient the reader

to establish a fantasy world
to establish a fantasy world

to explain why a character did something
to explain why a character did something

to create a sense of mystery and intrigue

Answers

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The most fitting response is:

**to create a sense of mystery and intrigue.**

Including a paradox can add complexity to the narrative and engage the reader by presenting contradictions that challenge their understanding, thereby enhancing the overall sense of mystery in the detective story.