Irony Quick Check

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What role does irony play in a literary work?(1 point)
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It lets a reader make a connection between an important symbol and what it represents.
It lets a reader make a connection between an important symbol and what it represents.

It allows the reader to make connections between reality and fiction through the use of clear metaphors.
It allows the reader to make connections between reality and fiction through the use of clear metaphors.

It helps engage the reader by making them want to know how something turns out.
It helps engage the reader by making them want to know how something turns out.

It creates a disconnect in the reader between what is happening in the story and what occurs in daily life.

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The role of irony in a literary work is best captured by the last response:

It creates a disconnect in the reader between what is happening in the story and what occurs in daily life.

Irony often highlights the contrast between expectations and reality, prompting readers to recognize deeper meanings and contradictions within the narrative.

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