Question

What statement best describes the paradox in this excerpt the author

Answer 1

It is odd that war should be viewed as an adventurous expedition.

Answer 2

Answer: The statement that best describes the author's paradox is: It is odd that war should be viewed as an adventurous expedition.

A paradox is a figurative expression where a seemingly contradictory statement proves true when investigated.

The author views war as an adventurous expedition eventhough war may never be adventurous . Viewinh war as being adventurous is contradictory and therefore a paradox.