In the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck;s description of the "drunk" horseman at the circus is an example of what kind of irony?
a. dramatic
b. situational
c. verbal****
Unit 3 lesson 5
1. Nerve is pluck
2. Caricature
3. Drunk horseman- dramatic
4. He hit by deaf daughter
5. Ridicuy
5. Ridiculous 😜
Thanks for the response. I got 100% lol
Also, if you're unsure here are the letter answers:
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. B
caabb lol
Probably so, but since I haven't read that book in over 20 years, you should decide. I say "probably so" because the question includes "Huck's description" -- and descriptions like this are done with words.
A. Dramatic
everyday we stray further from god
but I am okay with that
shut up god
To determine the answer to this question, you can start by understanding the different types of irony.
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience or reader knows something that the characters in the story do not. Situational irony refers to a situation where the outcome is different from what is expected or anticipated. Verbal irony involves saying something but meaning the opposite.
In this case, Huck's description of the "drunk" horseman at the circus as a form of irony is an example of verbal irony. Verbal irony occurs when someone says something but intends for it to be understood as the opposite. In the story, Huck describes the horseman as being drunk because his body movements are wild and erratic. However, the reader understands that the horseman is not actually drunk, but rather performing a daring feat as part of the circus act. Therefore, Huck's description is intentionally exaggerated and meant to be understood in a different way.
So, the correct answer to the question is c. verbal irony.