The paradox in the story functions primarily to challenge the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something. By presenting situations where what characters believe to be true is contradicted by reality, it prompts readers to reconsider their assumptions and understanding of knowledge.
Use the story to answer the question.
How does the paradox function in the story?
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It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.
It proves that knowing something is less important than acting.
It proves that knowing something is less important than acting.
It demonstrates how illogical the people in town are being with their theories.
It demonstrates how illogical the people in town are being with their theories.
It introduces humor by showing that the detective is the least knowledgeable person in the room.
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What’s the answer
The answer is: It challenges the reader’s idea about what it means to think you know something.