Use the sentence to answer the question.

The sentence contains situational irony. John claims he is "amazing" at creating a toothpick sculpture, yet the reality is that the sculpture has fallen apart. This contrast between his confidence and the outcome (the sculpture being in ruins) illustrates situational irony.

What is sarcasm?(1 point)
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verbal irony used to state the opposite of what is meant
verbal irony used to state the opposite of what is meant

verbal irony used to mock, ridicule, or criticize
verbal irony used to mock, ridicule, or criticize

irony used to give the reader information a character does not have
irony used to give the reader information a character does not have

irony used to highlight the absurdity of an unlikely situation

Sarcasm is best defined as verbal irony used to mock, ridicule, or criticize. It involves saying something in a way that is meant to convey contempt or disdain, often by stating the opposite of what is actually meant.

What is a paradox?(1 point)
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a technique authors use to explain how they see the world
a technique authors use to explain how they see the world

a statement or situation that creates a sense of strangeness or unease
a statement or situation that creates a sense of strangeness or unease

a self-contradictory statement or situation that might express a hidden truth or deeper meaning
a self-contradictory statement or situation that might express a hidden truth or deeper meaning

a set of two contradictory words that appear next to each other in a literary text

A paradox is best defined as a self-contradictory statement or situation that might express a hidden truth or deeper meaning. It often challenges our understanding and provokes thought by presenting an apparent contradiction that may reveal a deeper insight.

In which type of writing do paradoxes most often occur? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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Informational writing
Informational writing

Historical fiction
Historical fiction

Humorous texts
Humorous texts

Newspaper articles
Newspaper articles

Speculative writing

Paradoxes most often occur in humorous texts and speculative writing. Humorous texts often use paradoxes for comedic effect, while speculative writing can explore complex ideas and themes that lend themselves to paradoxical statements.