Question

Read the lines from "Sonnet 130" by Shakespeare and answer the question. And in some perfumes is there more delight Than in the breath that from my mistress reeks. In these lines the speaker uses _____ and _____ to create a faithful description of his beloved. Select all that apply.

bitter irony
humorous contrast
playful understatement
somber realism

Answer 1

I am not 100% sure but I used "humorous contrast" and " Playful understatement" but havent gotten my test results back yet...

Answer 2

I believe the answer is Bitter Irony and Humorous Contrast.

Playful Understatement just don't fit.