The sentence "If there’s one thing I know, it’s that I know nothing," she said, illustrates b. Paradox. A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself or appears to be self-contradictory, yet may reveal a deeper truth. In this case, claiming to know "nothing" while simultaneously stating that knowing this is a certainty creates a paradoxical situation.
Which type of figurative language is shown in the sentence If there’s one thing I know, it’s that I know nothing , she said. A. Hyperbole b. Paradox c. Personification d. Simile
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