It was made to be carried on the arm like an enormous ornamental bat and to allow one the opportunity to put on British airs as the atmospheric conditions demanded.

Question

Which phrases from this sentence create a comic tone?

Select three correct answers.

Responses

"as the atmospheric conditions demanded"
"as the atmospheric conditions demanded"

"an enormous ornamental bat"
"an enormous ornamental bat"

"carried on the arm"
"carried on the arm"

"to allow one the opportunity"
"to allow one the opportunity"

"It was made"

Answer 1

The phrases that create a comic tone from the given sentence are:

1. "an enormous ornamental bat"
2. "carried on the arm"
3. "to allow one the opportunity"

These phrases contribute to the humor through their absurdity and the exaggerated imagery they evoke.