Which statement is the best description of irony?(1 point) Responses The expression of a point of view is difficult to understand. The expression of a point of view is difficult to understand. 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 meaning of a statement is intentionally complicated and confusing. The meaning of a statement is intentionally complicated and confusing. 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) Responses irony expressed through facial expressions irony expressed through facial expressions irony that is expressed through speech irony that is expressed through speech irony that is misunderstood irony that is misunderstood irony that is expressed unintentionally
irony that is expressed through speech
Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony?(1 point) Responses ”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. ”If you can pick me up Tuesday, that would be great,” he said. ”If you can pick me up Tuesday, that would be great,” he said. ”Oh, great, we missed the bus,” she said.
”Oh, great, we missed the bus,” she said.
Which statement is sarcastic?(1 point) Responses “Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he served the food. “Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he served the food. “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 laughed as she tripped. “Well, aren’t you graceful!” he laughed as she tripped. “Well, aren’t you graceful!” he exclaimed as she danced.
“Well, aren’t you graceful!” he laughed as she tripped.
Every few years, different countries compete in a sailboat race called the America's Cup. The boats sail over the same distance. Besides distance, what else is needed to find out the speed of each boat in the race?(1 point) Responses The combined size of the boats in the race. The combined size of the boats in the race. The skill of the crew of each boat in the race. The skill of the crew of each boat in the race. The wind speed during the race. The wind speed during the race. The time it takes for each boat to finish the race.
The time it takes for each boat to finish the race.
The picture shows a ball rolling up a ramp. Which statement best describes the motion of the ball? (1 point) Responses The speed of the ball is increasing. The speed of the ball is increasing. The speed of the ball is decreasing. The speed of the ball is decreasing. The motion of the ball is constant. The motion of the ball is constant. The motion of the ball is stopping. The motion of the ball is stopping.
