Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
Finally, Sam had had enough. “I’m at the marina,” she texted. “Is everything okay?”
Miles away on the other side of the lake, Mel replied. “So am I. Where are you?”
What does irony accomplish in the paragraphs?
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It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It highlights a conflict between characters.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
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The correct response is:
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
This irony is effective because while Sam and Mel are conversing about being at the same location, they are unaware of the true circumstances and feelings surrounding their situation, which creates dramatic irony for the reader.
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