Which sentence contains an example of paradox?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The longer I study history, the more I realize how little I know.
- Step 1: A paradox is a seemingly self-contradictory statement that upon closer reflection reveals a deeper truth. Step 2. Realizing that gaining knowledge deepens awareness of one's ignorance (the Socratic paradox) fits this definition perfectly. Answer: The longer I study history, the more I realize how little I know. Why not the others: The other sentences are simple literal descriptions without contradiction.
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