Which figure of speech is an example of paradox?(1 point)

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As Hamlet said, "I must be cruel, only to be kind."
As Hamlet said, "I must be cruel, only to be kind."

Writing with a broken pencil is pointless
Writing with a broken pencil is pointless

Yesterday's English test was a piece of cake.
Yesterday's English test was a piece of cake.

I have a mountain of homework to do tonight.

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The example of paradox among the given options is:

As Hamlet said, "I must be cruel, only to be kind."

A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory or opposed to common sense but may actually contain a hidden truth. In this case, being "cruel" is typically seen as negative, yet it is described as a means to achieve kindness, which presents a paradoxical situation.

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