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OpenStudy (anonymous):

“The Emperor was doubtful showing himself naked to the people, but then he abandoned his fears. After all, no one would know about it except the ignorant and the incompetent.” verbal irony hyperbole situational irony understatement

OpenStudy (anonymous):

understatement

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would argue situational irony. The Emporer abandons his fears knowing that only the ignorant and incompetent would know of it. When, in fact, it is the Emporer who is ignorant and incompetent - a perfect example of situational irony.

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