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How does the paradox function in the story? (1 point)
“ “ If there’s one thing I know, it’s that I know nothing,” she said. There was some grumbling at that. Almost everyone in the room but the detective seemed to be pretty sure they knew what had happened. But a week later, the detective determined that the issue was the result of an underground pipe break. No one had guessed that.”
A. It demonstrates how illogical the people in town are being with their theories.
B. It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
C. It introduces humor by showing that the detective is the least knowledgeable person in the room.
D. It proves that knowing something is less important than acting.
“ “ If there’s one thing I know, it’s that I know nothing,” she said. There was some grumbling at that. Almost everyone in the room but the detective seemed to be pretty sure they knew what had happened. But a week later, the detective determined that the issue was the result of an underground pipe break. No one had guessed that.”
A. It demonstrates how illogical the people in town are being with their theories.
B. It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
C. It introduces humor by showing that the detective is the least knowledgeable person in the room.
D. It proves that knowing something is less important than acting.
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B. It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
This option reflects the paradox present in the quote, highlighting the contrast between the confidence of the townspeople in their theories and the detective’s admission of ignorance. It emphasizes the complexity of knowledge and understanding, suggesting that certainty can often be misleading.
This option reflects the paradox present in the quote, highlighting the contrast between the confidence of the townspeople in their theories and the detective’s admission of ignorance. It emphasizes the complexity of knowledge and understanding, suggesting that certainty can often be misleading.
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