i believe the answer is A
The correct answer is the second statement. In the "The
Interlopers" by Saki (Hector Hugh Munro) the setting contributes to the
theme of the story by showing that nature is unconcerned with human desires. In
this short story Georg and Ulrich are continuing three years long dispute about
the forest. The setting of the story is very important because the forest on
the border of their lands doesn’t really has value, but represent their greed
and yearning for dominance over one another. The forest on the night of the
final dispute is described as a dreary place in which cries for help are only
heard by wolves. This shows that nature is unforgiving and indifferent to man’s
concerns (dispute over land).
The term that best matches this definition: a statement that seems to contradict itself is Paradox. Thus the correct answer is D.
<h3>What is a Paradox?</h3>
A paradox is a statement or assertion that, appears illogical or mismatched at first view but after closer examination, may reveal to be well established or true. It depicts an object that combines opposing traits or characteristics.
A claim that violates one's knowledge and is logically self-contradictory is called a paradox. The premise is accurate despite having a good explanation for it. It has aspects that conflict with one another while also being connected.
A paradox's main function is to draw people's attention and get them to have a different opinion. A paradox is a narrative device that encourages the reader to think more carefully or critically.
Therefore, option D Paradox is the appropriate answer.
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