Animal Farm, Part 7: Rhetoric

Question 1 of 1 • LCSD-CR-English 1-S1-1001310

Which statement best explains Orwell’s use of irony in this passage?

Answer

The unexpected action of Napoleon changing his opinion on alcohol is situational irony.

Dramatic irony occurs because the reader knows that Napoleon won't die—he drank too much alcohol.

Squealer uses verbal irony because he does not mean that Napoleon is really dying.

The fact that Napoleon seems to be dying is situational irony because he is a strong leader.

Instruction

Instruction

Instruction

AssignmentMultiple Choice

Question 1 of 1 • LCSD-CR-English 1-S1-1001310

Answer

The unexpected action of Napoleon changing his opinion on alcohol is situational irony.

Dramatic irony occurs because the reader knows that Napoleon won't die—he drank too much alcohol.

Squealer uses verbal irony because he does not mean that Napoleon is really dying.

The fact that Napoleon seems to be dying is situational irony because he is a strong leader.

Instruction

Instruction

Instruction