Is a true statement which appears to contradict itself

saying one thing but meaning another

irony, paradox

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. “this fair country alone is settled by freeholders, the possessors of the soil they cultivate . .” in about 100 words, discuss the influence that being a “freeholder” has on a settler and, according to crevecoeur, the admirable qualities it engenders.

What does twain find ironic and hypocritical about human patriotism?

Write a précis of "from 'on the duty of civil disobedience'" paragraph 1 by henry david thoreau.