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How does irony function as a literary device to engage readers and reveal deeper meanings in a story? (1 point)
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Eliminates character conflicts
Eliminates character conflicts
Simplifies complex narrative structures
Simplifies complex narrative structures
Reduces reader emotional engagement
Reduces reader emotional engagement
Creates tension between expectations and reality
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Creates tension between expectations and reality.
Irony works by contrasting what seems to be true with what is actually true, surprising readers, prompting them to re-evaluate characters and events, and revealing underlying themes or meanings.
Irony works by contrasting what seems to be true with what is actually true, surprising readers, prompting them to re-evaluate characters and events, and revealing underlying themes or meanings.
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