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What makes this an example of irony?

Characters are forced to limit intelligence, which is normally a positive attribute.

George is forced to limit his own intelligence, but he does not know it.

Government officials mistakenly think that they are using radios to limit people’s intelligence.

George is extremely intelligent, but his wife, Hazel, has an average intellect.

Based on the irony in this passage, Vonnegut is critiquing a society that .

values equality over intelligence

respects individuality and freedom

overuses artificial intelligence

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How can the dystopian society in “Harrison Bergeron” be interpreted as a satire? Check all that could apply.

It connects American society’s desire for equality with its fears of conformity.

It exaggerates the absurdity of a vision of society in which everyone is equal.

It encourages society’s obsession with television.

It highlights the need for government legislation that demands conformity from all citizens.

It makes a comment about society’s fears of social changes and government.

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