Definition:
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 glance, but when it does crystallize, it provides astonishing insight.
Example:
High walls make not a palace; full coffers make not a king.
What is the difference between paradox, oxymoron and antithesis? Can anyone explain with the use of examples?
Antithesis: Two contrasting sentences, not contradicting. A small step for man, a giant step for mankind.
Oxymoron: Two contrasting words clumped together. Jumbo shrimp, cold fire in his eyes
Paradox: Contradicting concepts or ideas.
THIS. SETENCE. IS. FALSE.
why these are important
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They provide insight into subjects that are usually quite complex.
so is this like an oxymoron?
If I’m not wrong, oxymorons are more like two contradicting words clumped together. Example: Jumbo shrimp, cold fire, rich beggar, etc. Paradoxes usually have contradicting, abstract ideas rather than words.
Example: This sentence is false.
This is a paradox
Everyone is unique… just like everyone else.
Oh! I got it! Thanks 🙂
so would this be a paradox?
Everyone is special except me therefore I am the only special
yes