which statement about irony is true? a. When an author uses irony, the literary work has a harsh tone.
b. There are two types of irony: situational and dramatic.
c. Irony accentuates key ideas and themes.
d. Readers always recognize irony in literary works.

Question

which statement about irony is true?  a. When an author uses irony, the literary work has a harsh tone.
b. There are two types of irony: situational and dramatic.
c. Irony accentuates key ideas and themes.
d. Readers always recognize irony in literary works.

anonymous · Answer

Both the reader and author should be able to recognize irony in literary works. This is the whole point of irony being in the story.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

btw, the answer would be choice C.