Which of these statements demonstrates an example of irony/satire?
Responses
A I oppose school uniforms, because they are ugly.I oppose school uniforms, because they are ugly.
B School uniforms are a good idea, because they tend to eliminate class distinctions.School uniforms are a good idea, because they tend to eliminate class distinctions.
C Different students have differing points of view on the subject of school uniforms.Different students have differing points of view on the subject of school uniforms.
D School uniforms are a wonderful idea; who needs individual fashion identities when we can all conform and dress exactly like everyone else?
D School uniforms are a wonderful idea; who needs individual fashion identities when we can all conform and dress exactly like everyone else?
This statement demonstrates irony/satire because it presents the idea of school uniforms as a "wonderful idea" while simultaneously criticizing the loss of individual fashion identities and the act of conforming.