Item — sat-dog

Medium Reading and Writing · Craft and Structure · None · MCQ

The young man was always tired. He was known for his late nights and his long days, which always started early. His friends would tease him and say, "You′re always out late, but you′re always at work before everyone else!" He would just shrug and say, "I can′t help it. It′s in my nature." His friends would laugh, but they didn′t quite understand. They didn′t quite understand how one could be so energized for work and so exhausted at the same time. It wasn′t just about him being tired; it was about him being tired in a way that seemed almost paradoxical.

What is the most likely reason that the writer uses the phrase "almost paradoxical" to describe the young man′s condition?

A
To emphasize the young man′s unique and unusual nature.
B
To suggest that the young man is in a state of conflict.
C
To illustrate that the young man is a complex and mysterious figure.
D
To highlight the contrast between the young man′s personality and his behavior.

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