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“Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked the general, "but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, b...Question
“Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked the general, "but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage.”
“Is he Russian?”
“He is a Cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth.
“So am I.
“Come,” he said, “we shouldn't be chatting here. We can talk later. Now you want clothes, food, rest. You shall have them. This is a most restful spot.”
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Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
Why are these paragraphs an example of satire?
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The general is ridiculing Ivan, as well as himself, for being a Cossack.
The general is ridiculing Ivan, as well as himself, for being a Cossack.
The general means the opposite when he calls his château a “restful spot.”
The general means the opposite when he calls his château a “restful spot.”
The general is ridiculing Rainsford for needing food and rest so soon.
The general is ridiculing Rainsford for needing food and rest so soon.
The general means the opposite when he describes Ivan as “incredibly strong.”
“Is he Russian?”
“He is a Cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth.
“So am I.
“Come,” he said, “we shouldn't be chatting here. We can talk later. Now you want clothes, food, rest. You shall have them. This is a most restful spot.”
Question
Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
Why are these paragraphs an example of satire?
(1 point)
Responses
The general is ridiculing Ivan, as well as himself, for being a Cossack.
The general is ridiculing Ivan, as well as himself, for being a Cossack.
The general means the opposite when he calls his château a “restful spot.”
The general means the opposite when he calls his château a “restful spot.”
The general is ridiculing Rainsford for needing food and rest so soon.
The general is ridiculing Rainsford for needing food and rest so soon.
The general means the opposite when he describes Ivan as “incredibly strong.”
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The correct response is:
"The general means the opposite when he calls his château a 'restful spot.'"
This is an example of satire, as it highlights the irony of the situation and the general's insincerity. The word "restful" contrasts with the context of danger and discomfort, indicating that the general may be mocking the situation rather than providing genuine hospitality.
"The general means the opposite when he calls his château a 'restful spot.'"
This is an example of satire, as it highlights the irony of the situation and the general's insincerity. The word "restful" contrasts with the context of danger and discomfort, indicating that the general may be mocking the situation rather than providing genuine hospitality.