Paradox
Literary Devices
Advanced
๐ Quick Definition
A statement that seems self-contradictory but reveals truth
๐ Detailed Explanation
A paradox is a statement or situation that appears contradictory or absurd but may actually be true or reveal a deeper truth. Unlike oxymorons, paradoxes involve entire statements or concepts.
๐ก Example
Less is more. The only constant is change. I must be cruel to be kind.
โ ๏ธ Common Mistake/Confusion
Broader than oxymoronโinvolves full statements or situations.
๐ท๏ธ Tags
๐ Notes/Source
Challenges readers to think deeply about apparent contradictions.