Read the following passage from "Forbidden Fruit" in which the main character describes a fictional scene where, despite torture, he stands by his religious principles. At home, I slipped out of my clothes and into my bed to luxuriate in the contemplation of my sister's apostasy. All kinds of visions rushed through my mind. Here I was, a Red partisan captured by the Whites, who were forcing me to eat pork. They torture me, but I will not touch it. Surprised, the officers shake their heads: What sort of boy is this? As a matter of fact, I'm surprised myself. I just won't eat pork. Kill me, but eat pork I will not. Which of the following stylistic elements is used by the writer to create humor in these lines?(1 point) Responses hyperbole hyperbole incongruity incongruity irony irony sarcasm
The stylistic element used by the writer to create humor in these lines is hyperbole. In the passage, the main character exaggerates his refusal to eat pork even under extreme torture, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation and creating a comedic effect.
