In a short story the narrator says: 'What a splendid day to lose everything!' as the hero's house burns. Which device is used?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Irony, as the words say the opposite of the scene
- Step 1: The word 'splendid' contrasts with the loss. Step 2. Saying the opposite of what is meant is irony. Answer: Irony, as the words say the opposite of the scene. Why not the others: No sounds are imitated and nobody is addressed.
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