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."
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
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