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The Mississippi River Runaways

Question 4 • English III A-CR

What types of irony are used when the duke says, “They can turn it into a picnic if they want to – they brought plenty provisions”? verbal irony and sarcasmdramatic irony and situational irony

Answer
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verbal irony and sarcasm
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dramatic irony and situational irony

Explanation

The duke’s remark is verbal irony because he calls the situation a “picnic,” even though it is not actually a pleasant outing. It is also sarcastic: he uses the detail about the provisions to mock the people involved. So the correct choice is “verbal irony and sarcasm.”

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