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In literacy work verbal irony refers to a - JAMB Literature 2018 Question

In literacy work, verbal irony refers to a _________?

A

device in which the speaker means the opposite of what he says

B

situation in which a character speaks or acts against the tread of events

C

difficult situation which defies a local or rational resolution

D

device in which the actor on stage

correct option: a

Verbal Irony is when a speaker expresses the opposite of what they truly say, feels or means. It is the act of using words to express something contrary to the truth. Verbal irony is usually sarcastic.

 

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