definition of paradox in writing
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Paradox A paradox in literature refers to the use of concepts or ideas that are contradictory to one another, yet, when placed together hold significant value on several levels. The uniqueness of paradoxes lies in the fact that a deeper level of meaning and significance is not revealed at first glace, but when it does crystallize, it provides astonishing insight.
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Definition of 'paradox' Definition of 'paradox'. paradox (pærədɒks ) You describe a situation as a paradox when it involves two or more facts or qualities which seem to contradict each other. The paradox is that the region's most dynamic economies have the most primitive financial systems. The paradox of exercise is that while using a lot of energy it seems to generate more.
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T Brown AP Poetry Terms Irony : The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. Paradox : 1. A seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true.
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- Irony is a verbal or situational context involving outcomes that  are either unexpected, unanticipated, or actually the opposite of  what they should be. A statement may be …intended to mean the  opposite what it normally means, or an event can occur that is  unexpected.
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Oxymoron Oxymoron and paradox are very similar concepts, and the definition of oxymoron states that sometimes they may present a paradox. The difference is that a paradox often is used in literature to give unexpected insights, whereas an oxymoron does not necessarily lead to any insights.
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Definition and Examples of Irony (Figure of Speech) Irony is the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning. Similarly, irony may be a statement or situation where the meaning is contradicted by the appearance or presentation of the idea. Adjective: ironic or ironical. Also known as eironeia, illusio, and the dry mock.
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List of paradoxes 1 Catch-22 A situation in which someone is in need of something that can only be had by not being in need of it. 2  Drinker paradox In any pub there is a customer of whom it is true to say: if that customer drinks, everybody in the pub drinks. 3  Paradox of entailment Inconsistent premises always make an argument valid.
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ironic i·ron′i·cal·ness n. Usage Note: In its nonliterary uses, irony often refers to a perceived incongruity between what is expected and what actually occurs, especially if what actually occurs thwarts human wishes or designs.
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McCain fudges his Navy record This statement is a lie. This is the most famous of all logical paradoxes, because it’s so simple. These five simple words are self-contradictory: if the statement is true, then it’s a lie, which means it’s not true. But if it’s not true, then it’s a lie, which makes it true. Yikes! In literary analysis, “paradox” can sometimes have a looser meaning: a person or situation that contains contradictions.
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What exactly is Andromeda paradox? How is it related to the twin paradox? A paradox in relativity, like a parable in literature, is a method used to teach an important lesson. The Andromeda Paradox is a lesson about the objective future. The Andromeda Paradox Imagine a warrior kingdom in the Andromeda Galaxy. One day they decide to launch a fleet to attack Earth.
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- Top Definition. paradox. a statement that appears to be self-contradictory but may actually be true. You can't change who you are unless you want to, but whether you want to is part of who you are. Some paradox. #statement #contradiction #puzzle #enigma #opposite. by yorrick hunt January 24, 2008. 1139 204.
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paradox A paradox is a statement or concept that contains conflicting ideas. In logic, a paradox is a statement that contradicts itself; for example, the statement I never tell the truth is a paradox because if the statement is true (T), it must be false (F) and if it is false (F), it must be true (T).
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paradox Definition of paradox for Students. 1  1 : a statement that seems to say opposite things and yet is perhaps true. 2  2 : a person or thing having qualities that seem to be opposite.
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- Another example of a  liar's paradox is: The n…ext statement is false.    Why it is a paradox   It is contradictory. If we say the statement is true, then this  statement would have to be false since it was true. If we say it  the statement is false, it will make the statement itself true, as  that is false.
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How to Grow Lupine Flower Plants How to Grow Lupine Flower Plants. Annuals and Perennials, Lupinus. A member of the pea family, Lupines are a wonderful old-fashioned flower. There are annual and perennial varieties of Lupines. They bear very large, showy spikes covered with unusual pea-like florets on long, sturdy stems. Colors include white, red, pink, blue, yellow, lilac, violet, and apricot.
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Definition of Symbol in Fiction Writing Definition of Symbol in Fiction Writing. Definition: A symbol is a person, place, or thing comes to represent an abstract idea or concept -- it is anything that stands for something beyond itself. Examples: The character of the madwoman in the attic in the novel Jane Eyre is identified in Jean Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea as a symbol for women's hidden rage.
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paradox Vox populi A thing that appears illogical or counterintuitive to that which is known to be correct. See Anion paradox, Asher's paradox paradox, C value paradox, Calcium paradox, French paradox, Glucose paradox, Grandfather paradox, Oxygen paradox, Sherman paradox.
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Paradox Paradox Definition. The term Paradox is from the Greek word “paradoxon” that means contrary to expectations, existing belief or perceived opinion. It is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth. It is also used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to accepted traditional ideas.
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Paradox Definition of Paradox. When used as a literary device, a paradox is the juxtaposition of a set of seemingly contradictory concepts that reveal a hidden and/or unexpected truth. The paradox may be hard or even impossible to believe, yet usually the contradiction can be reconciled if the reader thinks about the juxtaposition more deeply.
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paradoxical Paradoxical is an adjective that describes a paradox, something with two meanings that don’t make sense together. Its Greek roots translate to “contrary opinion,” and when two different opinions collide in one statement or action, that’s paradoxical. In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Hamlet’s mother marries the man who killed Hamlet’s father, but she doesn’t know it.
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DYSTOPIA fiction - a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact. 1  literary composition, literary work - imaginative or creative writing. 2  dystopia - a work of fiction describing an imaginary place where life is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror.
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Paradox in Literature: Definition & Examples In this lesson, we'll learn what a paradox is and what role they play in literature. We'll also look at several examples of paradoxes, including...
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irony irony. 1  A statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
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THOMAS LARSON Among the most intriguing developments in nonfiction writing is the growth of the hybrid narrative. A hybrid (the verb: to hybridize) juxtaposes, usually without transitions, two or more unlike elements: think hybrid automobile that runs on—and switches smoothly between—gas and battery power sources.
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Irony Literary Devices. Definition and Examples of Literary Terms. Irony is a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that may end up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated.
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- It's basically when a writer tells you what he's going to do before he does it. This is usually achieved through symbolism/metaphor but can also be done using dramatic irony, where the readers are told outright what's going to happen but not the characters.