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How does Orwell use irony in this excerpt?
The text shows that if the animals work harder, they will have luxuries they dreamed of.
The text shows that Napoleon’s dreams conflict with the dreams of the animals.
The text shows that the animals expected a different outcome than the reality they are facing.
The text shows that Snowball and Napoleon never meant to mislead the other animals.
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Choice 3 is correct.
Orwell uses situational (and partly dramatic) irony: the animals expect that rebellion and harder work will bring the comforts they dreamed of, but the reality is the opposite — they end up worse off while the pigs grow richer and more powerful. The gap between what the animals were promised/expected and what actually happens creates the ironic effect.
Orwell uses situational (and partly dramatic) irony: the animals expect that rebellion and harder work will bring the comforts they dreamed of, but the reality is the opposite — they end up worse off while the pigs grow richer and more powerful. The gap between what the animals were promised/expected and what actually happens creates the ironic effect.
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