This document discusses the literary device of paradox through several examples. It explains that a paradox is a contradictory statement that may still be true, and is often used intentionally in literature, normal conversation, and teachings to get attention and cause the reader or listener to pause and think more deeply. Some examples of paradoxes provided include "if I always lie, then I would be lying now too" and lines from poems about ice kindling fire and rain falling on a dry day.

1. “If you wish to preserve your
secret, wrap it up in frankness.”
“ถ้ าคุณอยากรั กษาความลับให้ พดออกมาตรงๆ”
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Alexander Smith

2. you'll probably pass it off as a joke of some sort
because secrets are meant to be hidden,

3. you'll realize, that it does make sense.

5. it is one of the most important literary devices
that poets and authors use.
When a writer makes use of a paradox, he
creates a sentence in which, the two parts make
no sense and seem contradictory.

6. One of the earliest known examples of paradox
can be traced back to the teachings of Christ,
which quoted him as,

7. Paradox is commonly used by people in normal
conversation.
It is a great way of getting someone's attention,
as contradictory sentences often are more
noticeable.

8. On being presented a paradox, most people pause
and try to work out what it means.
In this way it uses the principle
of confusion to distract them.

10. because if I always lie, then I would be
lying now too.
If we are considering the above
sentence untrue, then it implies that I
don't always lie,

11. A paradoxical statement is self
contradicting, still possibly true. It takes you
a while to get a grip on such statements,
even though it stares right at you.

12. which mean if this statement is in
fact true, then it's probably false.
Confused? Let us find out.

13. - This is the beginning of the end.
- Mozambique is a rich country of poor
people.
- Please ignore the notice.
- A man drowned in the fountain of
eternal life.

16. "What more miraculous thing may be told,
That fire, which all things melts, should harden ice,
And ice, which is congeal'd with senseless cold,
Should kindle fire by wonderful device?“
Ice and Fire by Edmund Spencer

17. "The howling ship of the wind,
Its gathering rage,
Like some dark ancestral spectre.
Fearful and reassuring.“
Hurricane hits England by Grace Nichols

19. It rained all night the day I left, the weather it was dry
The sun so hot, I froze to death
Oh Susanna : Stephen Foster
I close my eyes so I can see...
I burn a fire to stay cool...
Shut the door so I can leave
Shut the Door : Fugazi

22. Matthayomsuksa 5/2
1.Kochkanok Sonunto No.1
2.Jiramate Rujikornhirun No.2
3.Thanawat Thaochalee No.3
4.Kalin Laoyai No.4
5.Kitti Seesun No.5
6.Kiattisin Teathisong No.6