Which statement is the best description of irony?(1 point)
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The expression of a point of view is difficult to understand.
The expression of a point of view is difficult to understand.
The meaning of a statement is intentionally complicated and confusing.
The meaning of a statement is intentionally complicated and confusing.
The intended meaning of a statement is different from the literal meaning.
The intended meaning of a statement is different from the literal meaning.
The description of an event or viewpoint is clear and explicit.
The intended meaning of a statement is different from the literal meaning.
Which phrase describes verbal irony?(1 point)
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irony that is expressed through speech
irony that is expressed through speech
irony expressed through facial expressions
irony expressed through facial expressions
irony that is expressed unintentionally
irony that is expressed unintentionally
irony that is misunderstood
irony that is expressed through speech
Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony?(1 point)
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”Meet my great-grandmother,” she said.
”Meet my great-grandmother,” she said.
”It’s great that you won the contest,” he said.
”It’s great that you won the contest,” he said.
”Oh, great, we missed the bus,” she said.
”Oh, great, we missed the bus,” she said.
”If you can pick me up Tuesday, that would be great,” he said.
”Oh, great, we missed the bus,” she said.
Which statement is sarcastic?(1 point)
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“Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he began to eat.
“Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he began to eat.
“Well, aren’t you graceful!” he exclaimed as she danced.
“Well, aren’t you graceful!” he exclaimed as she danced.
“Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he served the food.
“Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he served the food.
“Well, aren’t you graceful!” he laughed as she tripped.