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Question 3 • 0100W.1Y_English 1 Web Recovery* – S2460276

Which sentence best describes the irony in the passage?

Answer
A
It is ironic that Jim and Della will not be able to use their presents until the future.
B
It is ironic that Jim cannot use Della’s present because he sold his watch to get her present.
C
It is ironic that Jim wanted his present so badly but no longer wants it.

Explanation

Jim sells his watch to buy Della a set of combs, while Della sells her hair to buy Jim a chain for his watch. The irony is that Jim cannot use Della’s present—the watch chain—because he no longer has his watch. Choice B best describes this unexpected result.

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