Question

Which of these sentences best describes verbal irony?

A. It illustrates ways in which the characters and people cannot control their own fate.
B. It involves using words or actions to convey the opposite of the literal meaning. C. It occurs when a character unknowingly reveals a personal insight or truth.
D. It adds depth to a story because the reader knows more than the story’s characters.

Answer 1

Answer: the answer is B i think

Explanation:

Answer 2

B. It involves using words or actions to convey the opposite of the literal meaning.

Explanation:

Verbal irony occurs when a speaker says one thing but means another. Usually these are considered similar to sarcasm.

So, out of all the options, B is the correct one.

B. It involves using words or actions to convey the opposite of the literal meaning.