The quote from Granger to Montag uses the literary device known as irony. In this context, the irony lies in the action of reading and then burning the books, which contrasts with the typical value placed on reading and preserving knowledge. This reflects the characters' fear and the oppressive society in which they live.
"We're book burners, too. We read the books and burnt them, we were afraid they'd, afraid they'd be found." - Granger
The quote above from Granger to Montag uses the literary device known as .........
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Allusion
Personification
Alliteration
Irony
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