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Definition of PARADOX for Kids. 1. : a statement that seems to say opposite things and yet is perhaps true. 2. : a person or thing having qualities that seem to be opposite.
Video: 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 ones from Shakespeare, George Orwell and Joseph Heller.