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Which phrase best describes the literary technique of irony?

comparing two inanimate objects exhibiting different qualities



referring indirectly to famous mythical or historic characters and events



giving a human quality to an inanimate object, idea, or animal



using language to express the opposite of its literal meaning

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Answer: comparing two inanimate objects exhibiting different qualities

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comparing two inanimate objects exhibiting different qualities
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