Read the following passage from “Coyote v. Acme”: Such injuries sustained by Mr. Coyote have temporarily restricted his ability to make a living in his profession as predator. Mr. Coyote is self-employed and thus not eligible for Workmen’s Compensation. Which of the following literary techniques does this passage illustrate?
A. metaphor
B. exaggeration
C. irony
D. foreshadowing
C?
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To determine the literary technique used in the given passage, let's analyze the content. The passage mentions that Mr. Coyote's injuries have temporarily affected his ability to make a living as a predator. It states that he is self-employed and not eligible for Workmen's Compensation.
The literary technique used in this passage is irony. Irony is when there is a contrast between expectation and reality, or when something unexpected happens. In this case, the irony lies in the fact that Mr. Coyote, being a predator, is unable to pursue his profession due to his injuries. Additionally, the irony is further emphasized by the fact that he is self-employed and not eligible for Workmen's Compensation, which is typically available for injuries sustained by employed individuals.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. irony.
To arrive at this answer, it was necessary to understand the definition and characteristics of irony and then analyze the passage to identify the contrast between expectations and reality.