Question

Which sentences in this excerpt from William Dean Howells's "Editha" use an ironic tone?
A.The lady who was passing the summer near Balcom's Works was sketching Editha's beauty, which lent itself wonderfully to the effects of a colorist.
B."To think of your having such a tragedy in your life!"
C.But when you consider how much this war has done for the country! I can't understand such people, for my part.
D.“Yes,” the lady said, looking at Editha’s lips in nature and then at her lips in art, and giving an empirical touch to them in the picture.

Answer 1

try this

Answer 2

An excerpt is a selected portion from a longer work such as a film or book. So long as you bear in mind its correct meaning, you can use the word "excerpt" in much the same way that you use the word "sample."

The trailer shows an excerpt from the film "Avatar."
The author read an excerpt from his new novel. I used an excerpt of the speech in my term paper.

Answer 3

i understand that, but i dont see how it helps with this question. not to be rude or anything

Answer 4

well im going with D

Answer 5

take a guess

Answer 6

yeah i guessed D

Answer 7

is it right

Answer 8

idk it doesnt tell me if im right or wrong, and none of those answers seem ironic to me

Answer 9

but if its not D, i would probably pick C

Answer 10

its ur choice

Answer 11

well thats why posted my question on here,so that i can get help om it