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In The Canterbury Tales, which is an example of irony?

A. A well-traveled knight brings his son on a trip
B. A gentle nun dislikes seeing animals in pain
C. A group of pilgrims takes a trip to Canterbury
D. A miller steals the grain he grinds for his customers

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D. is the answer. (;

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D. A miller steals the grain he grinds for his customers.

It's ironic because he sells his own grain then steals it back.

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