Melissa is decorating a pair of jeans in art class. She decides to use all the craft supplies to decorate it. She adds glitter, sequins, beads, and rhinestones. When Melissa has finished, she is disappointed because the clothing looks messy. “Sometimes, less is more,” she sighs.

Which literary device is the author using?

allegory
paradox
hyperbole
irony

Question

Melissa is decorating a pair of jeans in art class. She decides to use all the craft supplies to decorate it. She adds glitter, sequins, beads, and rhinestones. When Melissa has finished, she is disappointed because the clothing looks messy. “Sometimes, less is more,” she sighs.

Which literary device is the author using?
 	
	allegory
	paradox
	hyperbole
	irony

vera_ewing · Answer

irony - the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

vera_ewing · Answer

So, what do you think the answer is?

anonymous · Answer

definitely irony