Answers EN471 Sophomore English A Animal Farm, Part 8: Satire and IronyQuestion 3

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Animal Farm, Part 8: Satire and Irony

Question 3 • EN471 Sophomore English A

Which statement best explains Orwell’s use of irony in this passage?

Answer

A

The unexpected action of Napoleon changing his opinion on alcohol is situational irony.

B

Dramatic irony occurs because the reader knows that Napoleon won't die—he drank too much alcohol.

C

Squealer uses verbal irony because he does not mean that Napoleon is really dying.

D

The fact that Napoleon seems to be dying is situational irony because he is a strong leader.

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