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Question 1 • (AG Q3) ELA 8: 25-26 (SWilliams)

Which statement is an example of irony?

Answer
A
Robert failing a test after desperately cramming the night before.
B
Sarah finding a quarter on the floor while looking for her pen.
C
Jamal hoarding all of his favorite toys while calling his sister selfish.
D
Dalia learning how to ride a skateboard on the same day as her best friend.

Explanation

Irony occurs when there is a meaningful contrast between what someone says or expects and what is actually true. Jamal calls his sister selfish while he himself hoards his favorite toys, making his accusation ironic. The other choices describe an unfortunate result, a coincidence, or a shared experience.

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