“Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked

Question

the general, "but he has the misfortune to be
deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid,
like all his race, a bit of a savage.”
“Is he Russian?”
“He is a Cossack," said the general, and his
smile showed red lips and pointed teeth.
“So am I.
“Come,” he said, “we shouldn't be chatting here.
We can talk later. Now you want clothes, food,
rest. You shall have them. This is a most restful
spot.”
Use the paragraphs to answer the
question.
Why are these paragraphs an example of
satire?
(1 point)
The general is ridiculing Rainsford
for needing food and rest so soon.
The general means the opposite
when he calls his château a “restful
spot.”
The general means the opposite
when he describes Ivan as
“incredibly strong.”
The general is ridiculing Ivan, as
well as himself, for being a
Cossack.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: The general means the opposite when he describes Ivan as “incredibly strong.”

This is an example of satire because the general’s description of Ivan as "incredibly strong" contrasts with the underlying implication that Ivan's deafness and dumbness may overshadow his strength, highlighting a mocking tone towards Ivan's limitations and simultaneously critiquing societal views on strength and capability.