"We will have some capital hunting, you and I," said the general. "I shall be most glad to have your society."

Question

Why is this paragraph an example of sarcasm?
(1 point)
• The general treats Rainsford as though they are members of high society, but the general secretly disrespects Rainsford.
• The general sounds like he is happy to go hunting with Rainsford, but he is actually angry that Rainsford is on the island
• The general makes it sound like he and Rainsford will be hunting together, but really the general is going to hunt Rainsford
• The general implies that they are equally skilled in hunting, but the general thinks he is a better hunter than Rainsford.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

• The general makes it sound like he and Rainsford will be hunting together, but really the general is going to hunt Rainsford.

This option captures the essence of sarcasm in the statement, as the general's words convey a sense of camaraderie and shared activity, while the underlying meaning reveals that he actually intends to hunt Rainsford, making it a twisted form of "hunting" together.