Question

which line from act ii of the importance of being earnest is a paradox?
\child, you know how anxious your guardian is that you should improve yourself in every way.\
\i certainly wouldnt let jack buy my outfit. he has no taste in neckties at all.\
\oh! it is strange he never mentioned to me that he had a ward. how secretive of him!
\well, one must be serious about something, if one wants to have any amusement in life.\

Explanation:

A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but may reveal a truth. The line "Well, one must be serious about something, if one wants to have any amusement in life" presents a seeming contradiction: being serious (usually associated with solemnity) is linked to having amusement (associated with fun). The other options are straightforward statements without such a contradictory nature.

Answer:

D. "Well, one must be serious about something, if one wants to have any amusement in life."