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 contributes to a mock - serious tone.

it suggests an arrogant tone.

it creates an anxious tone.

Explanation:

A paradox is a statement that seems self - contradictory but may hold truth. Here, "One of the great disadvantages of hurry is that it takes such a long time" is a paradox. The author uses it in a somewhat humorous yet serious way. The author is talking about the long - windedness of the articles written in a hurry. The paradox is not arrogant as there's no sense of superiority. It's also not anxious; there's no indication of worry. Instead, it has a mock - serious tone. The author is making a point about the inefficiency of hurry (in writing) in a way that combines a bit of humor (mock) with a serious observation.

Answer:

It contributes to a mock - serious tone.