which statement is the best description of irony? (1 point)
A. The meaning of a statement is intentionally complicated and confusing
B. The intended meaning of a statement is different from the literal meaning
C. The description of an event or viewpoint is clear and explicit.
D. The expression of a point of view is difficult to understand.
B. The intended meaning of a statement is different from the literal meaning
D. irony that is expressed through speech
B. "Oh, great, we missed the bus," she said.
D. "Well, aren't you graceful!" he laughed as she tripped.
Which phrase describes verbal irony? (1 point)
A. irony that is misunderstood
B. irony expressed through facial expressions
C. irony that is expressed unintentionally
D. irony that is expressed through speech
Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony? (1 point)
A. "It's great that you won the contest," he said.
B. "Oh, great, we missed the bus," she said.
C. "If you can pick me up Tuesday, that would be great," he said.
D. "Meet my great-grandmother," she said.
Which statement is sarcastic? (1 point)
A. "Thanks, this dinner is great," he said as he began to eat.
B. "Thanks, this dinner is great," he said as he served the food.
C. "Well, aren't you graceful!" he exclaimed as she danced.
D. "Well, aren't you graceful!" he laughed as she tripped.
Which of the following describes a pun? (1 point)
A. the final sentence of a joke that contains the punchline
B. the use of a noun to serve as the verb in a sentence
C. a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
D. a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing
C. a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
Why do writers use puns? (1 point)
A. to create humor or levity
B. to provide source material
C. to confuse the reader
D. to impress the reviewers