Identify the type of irony in this example. "A careless shoestring, in whose tie I see a wild civility" hyperbole paradox understatement

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Identify the type of irony in this example. "A careless shoestring, in whose tie I see a wild civility"

hyperbole
paradox
understatement

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i believe it is paradox irony but a second opinion might be wise

Svlada answered Oct 23, 2017

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the answer is paradox

Maestromusica answered Oct 29, 2017

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