Read the excerpt from A Rumor of War.Repeatedly, I have found myself wishing that I had been the veteran of a conventional war, with dramatic campaigns and historic battles for subject matter instead of a monotonous succession of ambushes and firefights. Which best describes the purpose of the paradox in the excerpt?
Answer
A
to demonstrate how bored the narrator felt while serving in Vietnam
B
to illustrate the hardships faced by soldiers who have fought in wars
C
to emphasize the difficulties faced by soldiers in untraditional warfare
D
to highlight the complexities of more traditional warfare and weaponry