Why might an author include a paradox in a detective story?(1 point)

Responses

to establish a fantasy world
to establish a fantasy world

to create a sense of mystery and intrigue
to create a sense of mystery and intrigue

to explain why a character did something
to explain why a character did something

to frustrate and disorient the reader

1 answer

The most fitting response would be to create a sense of mystery and intrigue. Paradoxes can add complexity to the plot, challenge the reader's expectations, and deepen the overall sense of enigma in a detective story.