Which science fiction premise is the best example of irony?A.The desire to keep people secure leads to a future in which terrorism has been eradicated.B.The desire to decrease prejudice leads to a future in which "race" no longer exists as a concept.C.The desire to improve education leads to a future in which nearly all citizens have advanced degrees.D.The desire to make people safe leads to a future in which everyone is confined to their beds.

Which situation is the best example of irony?A.An organization that advocates that the strong conquer the weak is called "The Society of Justice."B.A science fiction short story about a robot dog with a human heart is called "FIDO."C.A politician titles his speech about homelessness in America, "Unacceptable Norms."D.A high school chess club that has an elite reputation nationwide is called "Bright Youth."SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which scenario is the best example of irony?A.A dragon suddenly appears in the middle of a rock concert.B.The vice president makes a deal with a foreign company.C.The Department of Justice becomes completely corrupt.D.A person who spends her life drifting finally settles down.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which situation is the best example of irony?A.A chef needs a spatula but can't find one anywhere.B.A former movie star is forced to accept only bit parts.C.The only character who feels sympathy is a robot.D.The president has 10 minutes to make a big decision.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this passage from "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut:"If you could just take a few out when you came home from work," said Hazel. "I mean—you don't compete with anybody around here. You just sit around.""If I tried to get away with it," said George, "then other people'd get away with it—and pretty soon we'd be right back to the dark ages again, with everybody competing against everybody else. You wouldn't like that, would you?"Which statement best explains how irony is used in the passage?A.George refers to the year 2081 as the dark ages because people are unable to use their talents.B.George prefers a society with limits rather than one that allows him to compete.C.Hazel tries to persuade her husband to break a strictly enforced law.D.George is unable to use his reasoning skills because the government has handicapped him.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

.Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?  1 pointA. A traffic cop gets a speeding ticket.B. Saying "Great job!" to someone who just failed an exam.C. A pilot is afraid of heights.D. A fire station burns down.Other: