Finally, Sam had had enough. “I’m at the marina,” she texted. “Is everything okay?”
Miles away on the other side of the lake, Mel replied. “So am I. Where are you?”
What does irony accomplish in the paragraphs?
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It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
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The best response is:
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
In this case, the irony lies in the fact that both characters are at the same location (the marina) without realizing it. This situational irony provides the reader with information that the characters are unaware of, creating tension and anticipation regarding their potential meeting.
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