Question
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?
(1 point)
• It highlights a conflict between characters.
• It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
• It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
• It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
(1 point)
• It highlights a conflict between characters.
• It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
• It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
• It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is: **It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.**
The irony lies in the fact that both characters are at the same location, the marina, without initially realizing it, which creates a layer of tension and anticipation as the reader is aware of what the characters are unaware of.
The irony lies in the fact that both characters are at the same location, the marina, without initially realizing it, which creates a layer of tension and anticipation as the reader is aware of what the characters are unaware of.