Question

What is a paradox? an author or character says one thing but means something else the audience or reader knows or understands something that a character does not know an inconsistency between what the audience or reader expects and what actually happens a statement or situation that seems to be contradictory but actually presents a truth

Answer 1

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

"in a paradox, he has discovered that stepping back from his job has increased the rewards he gleans from it"

Answer 2

The answer is a situation that seems to be contradictory but actually, presents a truth. It seems unreal because it gives a different light of understanding a subject. A paradox has a possibility to happen although it looks impossible or contradicting.