The correct answer is Verbal irony. The Tortoise's statement implies that he believes he can win, despite the common perception that he is much slower than the Hare. Verbal irony occurs when someone says one thing but means another, often the opposite, creating a contrast between expectation and reality.
In "The Tortoise and the Hare", the Tortoise says, "Are you sure I can't win? This is...
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Verbal irony
Verbal irony
Dramatic
Dramatic
Situational Irony
Situational Irony
None of these
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