that the alarm,traditionally sounded to avert danger,became the apparent cause of the avalanche is an example of:

a)exaggeration
b)irony
c)personification
d)satire
e)simile

B)Irony

The effect of the last phrase of the passage, "it is very cold," depends mainly on

The effect of the last phrase of the passage, "it is very cold," depends mainly on

Which is the most valid conclusion regarding the theme of the passage?

The alarm, traditionally sounded to avert danger, became the apparent cause of the avalanche is an example of?

The correct answer is b) irony.

Irony is a literary device in which the intended meaning of a situation, event, or statement is different from what is actually expressed. In this case, the alarm meant to warn of danger is ironically the cause of the danger, as it triggers the avalanche.

To arrive at the correct answer by reasoning it out, you can go through the options one by one:

a) Exaggeration means overstating something for emphasis or dramatic effect, which doesn't apply in this situation.

c) Personification is giving human characteristics to non-human entities. In this scenario, the alarm doesn't possess human characteristics, so this option is not applicable.

d) Satire is a literary technique that ridicules human vices or shortcomings. While there might be elements of humor or critique, there is no evidence of a broader satirical intent in this scenario.

e) A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as." However, this scenario doesn't involve a direct comparison between two different things.

By eliminating the incorrect options, you can determine that b) irony is the most appropriate choice, as it accurately reflects the situation described.