Read the excerpt from The Woman in White.
The ruling idea of his life appeared to be, that he was bound to show his gratitude to the country which had afforded him an asylum and a means of subsistence by doing his utmost to turn himself into an Englishman. Not content with paying the nation in general the compliment of invariably carrying an umbrella, and invariably wearing gaiters and a white hat, the Professor further aspired to become an Englishman in his habits and amusements, as well as in his personal appearance. Finding us distinguished, as a nation, by our love of athletic exercises, the little man, in the innocence of his heart, devoted himself impromptu to all our English sports and pastimes whenever he had the opportunity of joining them; firmly persuaded that he could adopt our national amusements of the field by an effort of will precisely as he had adopted our national gaiters and our national white hat.
Which response accurately explains the writing device that the author uses in this section?
The Woman in White
The author uses humor to describe a foreign professor who has taken on English customs with such enthusiasm that it is sometimes comical.
The author uses understatement to highlight the professor’s love for England by mentioning it in a way so subtle and tactful that it actually stands out more.
The author uses sarcasm to describe the professor’s love for England, when in fact the opposite is true and the professor is mocking England.
The author uses satire to mak