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.
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 valuable, positive trait, but in this society people are forced to suppress it. That reversal—treating a strength as something that must be controlled—is what makes the situation ironic. Choice A describes this contrast.
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