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The use of a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal meaning is known as

A) irony
B) symbol
C) mood
D) hyperbole

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Answer:

irony

Step-by-step explanation:

irony is the expression of ones meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite

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Answer:

A) irony

Step-by-step explanation:

thats basically the defination

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