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Critiques of American Society in Science Fiction Answers

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What makes this an example of irony?

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.
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Based on the irony in this passage, Vonnegut is critiquing a society that ✔ values equality over intelligencerespects individuality and freedomoveruses artificial intelligence.

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✔ values equality over intelligence
B
respects individuality and freedom
C
overuses artificial intelligence
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How does the author use a description of technology to create satire in this passage?

A
To show the extremes a society would need to engage in to create equality
B
To make fun of people who use earphones all the time
C
To create a humorous view of people who are dedicated to enhancing technology
D
To contrast advanced future technologies with the primitive technologies known to the audience

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