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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Vietnam Literary Journalism

Question 1 • Hopkins FA American Literature (2026-2027)

What makes this an example of irony?

Answer
A
Characters are forced to limit intelligence, which is normally a positive attribute.
B
George is forced to limit his own intelligence, but he does not know it.
C
Government officials mistakenly think that they are using radios to limit people’s intelligence.
D
George is extremely intelligent, but his wife, Hazel, has an average intellect.

Explanation

The irony is that intelligence is usually considered a positive quality, yet the government forces people to limit it in the name of equality. This reversal makes choice A, “Characters are forced to limit intelligence, which is normally a positive attribute,” the best answer. George knows that his radio is disrupting his thoughts, so choice B is not accurate.

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