Multiple Choice

Question

Critical Thinking
In their selections in this unit, O. Henry and Guy de Maupassant both employ situational irony. How do they use irony differently?
(1 point)
O O. Henry uses irony to highlight the love Jim and Della feel for each other, whereas Maupassant uses irony to emphasize the rewards of hard work.
O. Henry uses irony to surprise the reader in the foolishness of Jim and Della, while Maupassant uses irony to focus attention on the result of the Loisels' errors in judgment.
O. Henry uses irony as a means of communicating the depths of the Youngs' love for one another, while Maupassant's use of irony communicates the needless suffering caused by the Loisels' pride.
• The effect of O. Henry's use of irony is hilarious, while the effect of Maupassant's use of irony is tragic.

Answer 1

O. Henry uses irony to surprise the reader in the foolishness of Jim and Della, while Maupassant uses irony to focus attention on the result of the Loisels' errors in judgment.