When a character in a story says, "Great! That's just what I needed!" after spilling juice on their shirt, what literary device is being used?(1 point)

Responses

Understatement
Understatement

Inference
Inference

Irony
Irony

Hyperbole
Hyperbole

1 answer

The literary device being used in this situation is Irony. The character’s statement contrasts with the unfortunate event of spilling juice, implying that the situation is anything but "great."