Question

What literary device does wingspanens use in the passage to convey his contempt for the speaker?

Hard Times
by Charles wingspanens (excerpt)

'NOW, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life. Plant nothing else, and root out everything else. You can only form the minds of reasoning animals upon Facts: nothing else will ever be of any service to them. This is the principle on which I bring up my own children, and this is the principle on which I bring up these children. Stick to Facts, sir!'

The scene was a plain, bare, monotonous vault

Answer 1

He embellishes the language used by the speaker.

He develops a metaphor about the speaker’s hair.

He allows the speaker’s actions to reveal an irony.

He develops a sarcastic tone through his choice of words.

Answer 2

@KyanTheDoodle

Answer 3

@ckellar2

Answer 4

I'm not exactly sure on what it may be, but it's definitely ironic/sarcastic since it's obvious the speaker is aware that facts are not the most of importance.

Answer 5

so im guessing D?

Answer 6

Yeah, that's what I think.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Sure.

Answer 11

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