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

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I have a mountain of homework to do tonight.
I have a mountain of homework to do tonight.

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.

Answer 1

The example of paradox from the provided options is:

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

A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth. In this case, the idea of being "cruel to be kind" suggests that sometimes harsh actions may lead to better outcomes.