Question

Which type of irony is used in this example (bolded blue text) from The Importance of Being Earnest?

Jack claims that when in the country, one has to amuse other people (such as neighbors). When Algernon questions if he has “nice neighbors,” Jack retorts “Perfectly horrid! Never speak to one of them.” Algernon responds “How immensely you must amuse them!”

dramatic irony

situational irony

verbal irony

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Answer 1

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verbal irony