What role can paradox play in a literary text? Select the two correct answers.

Question

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Paradoxes leave readers feeling like the story is unresolved
A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved
A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text
Paradoxes may create a sense of stability and certainty in a literary text
A paradox can explain a character's motivations

Answer 1

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

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