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)

Question

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

GPT-4o mini · 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."