Paradox Questions

Question 1

The correct answer to a paradox question will…

Answer 1

present additional information that reconciles the two seemingly incompatible statements, showing how they can exist together harmoniously.

Question 2

The answer choice to a paradox question will not be

Answer 2

the conclusion. a conclusion is not necessary to be included in a paradox question

Question 3

For any Resolve the Paradox question, there will likely be many possible ways in which we could resolve the paradox.

Answer 3

We’re looking for an answer that could be true, not an answer that must be true

Question 4

Paradox questions: Incorrect answer type #1

Answer 4

incorrect answer will explain the wrong thing, but not the whole paradox

Question 5

Paradox questions: Incorrect answer type #2

Answer 5

When a paradox shows a difference between two things, the incorrect answer choice will explain the similarity between the two things

Question 6

Paradox questions: Incorrect answer type #3

Answer 6

incorrect answer will make the situation more paradoxical - i.e. strengthen the paradox

Question 7

Paradox questions: Incorrect answer type #4

Answer 7

incorrect answer will contradict one of the facts laid out in the question.

always accept statements in passage as fact. NEVER CHALLENGE THE STATEMENTS IN THE QUSTION

Question 8

Paradox questions: Incorrect answer type #5

Answer 8

incorrect answer will introduce info that has no effect on the paradox

Question 9

Paradox questions: Incorrect answer type #6

Answer 9

incorrect answer will discuss the facts that make up the paradox without actually explaining the paradox