How does Washington Irving use humor in the story?
A.
Irving avoids humor, making the story purely frightening
B.
Irving relies only on physical humor with no dialogue
C.
The story is humorous on the in final scene.
D.
He uses humor through satire and exaggeration, lightening the dark tone and adding social commentary.
1 answer
D. He uses humor through satire and exaggeration, lightening the dark tone and adding social commentary.
Washington Irving incorporates humor in his writing to provide relief and create a multifaceted narrative that critiques society while still engaging readers with levity.
