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WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2001 (Objective)

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A seemingly absurd statement is a/an
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A seemingly absurd statement is a paradox. A paradox is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or absurd but in reality, it expresses a possible truth or a profound insight. It is a rhetorical device often used in literature, philosophy, and everyday language to challenge our conventional understanding and invite deeper reflection. An example of a paradox is the statement "less is more," which seems to contradict itself but actually suggests that simplicity and minimalism can be more effective and powerful than complexity and excess.
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