B) A seemingly contradictory statement that reveals a truth. A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but actually contains a truth, e.g., "Less is more."

What is a "paradox"?

A A comparison using "like" or "as"

B A seemingly contradictory statement that reveals a truth

C A type of argument

D A grammatical error

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but actually contains a truth, e.g., "Less is more."

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is a "paradox"?" is Option B: A seemingly contradictory statement that reveals a truth.

The other options — A) A comparison using "like" or "as", C) A type of argument, D) A grammatical error — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but actually contains a truth, e.g., "Less is more."

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What is a "paradox"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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