Question

review the passage. the paradox is shown in bold. these articles have another disadvantage arising from the scurry in which they were written; they are too long - winded and elaborate. one of the great disadvantages of hurry is that it takes such a long time. if i have to start for high - gate this day week, i may perhaps go the shortest way. if i have to start this minute, i shall almost certainly go the longest. in these essays (as i read them over) i feel frightfully annoyed with myself for not getting to the point more quickly. from g. k. chesterton, \the case for the ephemeral,\ in all things considered what is the effect of the paradox on the passages meaning or tone? it creates an anxious tone. it contributes to a mock - serious tone. it suggests an arrogant tone.

Explanation:

The paradox "One of the great disadvantages of hurry is that it takes such a long time" is a play - on - words. It's a bit humorous yet thought - provoking, contributing to a tone that is mock - serious. There's no real anxiety or arrogance conveyed by this paradox in the context.

Answer:

It contributes to a mock - serious tone.