Question

Which is a reason that an author might employ irony into a text?(1 point)
Responses

to create symbolism in a text
to create symbolism in a text

to teach a lesson or communicate a theme
to teach a lesson or communicate a theme

to help a character be more believable
to help a character be more believable

to show how the setting and plot are connected
to show how the setting and plot are connected

Answer 1

to teach a lesson or communicate a theme

Irony highlights contrasts between expectation and reality, which authors use to underscore themes or convey a moral or message.