"Sometimes I'm ancient. I'm afraid of children my own age. They kill each other. Did it always used to be that way? My uncle says no. Six of my friends have been shot in the last year alone. Ten of them died in car wrecks". - Clarisse McClelland

Question

The phrase "Six of my friends have been shot in the last year alone. Ten of them died in car wrecks". Is an example of the literary term known as .................

Group of answer choices

Irony

Foreshadowing

Analogy

Allusion

Answer 1

The phrase "Six of my friends have been shot in the last year alone. Ten of them died in car wrecks" is an example of irony.

It highlights a stark and tragic reality that contrasts with the expectations of what one might consider a normal or safe environment for young people. The juxtaposition of violence and fatal accidents emphasizes the dangers present in society, creating an ironic commentary on the state of the world as perceived by Clarisse.