Question

What role can paradox play in a literary text? Select 2 correct answers. A paradox can explain a character's motivation. A paradox can represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved. A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of a literary text. Paradox leaves readers. Feeling like the story is unresolved. Paradoxes may create a sense of stability and certainty in a literary text

Answer 1

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

1. A paradox can explain a character's motivation.
2. A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of a literary text.

Paradoxes often reveal complexities in a character's motivations and can intrigue readers, compelling them to think more deeply about the narrative and its themes.