Question

read the excerpt from dispatches. by autumn, what had begun as an adventurous expedition had turned into an exhausting, indecisive war of attrition in which we fought for no cause other than our own survival. which statement best explains the paradox in the excerpt? it is odd that war should ever be viewed as an adventurous expedition. it is unusual that soldiers should ever be forced to fight merely to survive. it is surprising that the expedition turned out to be so exhausting and difficult. it is unfortunate that the soldiers did not have the easy time they had anticipated.

Explanation:

The paradox is that what started as an adventurous expedition became an exhausting, indecisive war of attrition for survival. The initial perception of adventure contrasts sharply with the harsh reality of the war. Viewing war as an adventure is odd and highlights the paradox.

Answer:

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