Which of the following are examples of verbal irony? (Choose 2)(2 points)

Question

a. Using sarcasm to mock or criticize

b. Comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

c. Giving human traits to non-human things

d. Stating the opposite of what is meant

e. Describing a character's physical appearance

Answer 1

The two examples of verbal irony are:

a. Using sarcasm to mock or criticize
d. Stating the opposite of what is meant