<span>By giving the reader obvious instances that show
Laurie is a misbehaved child while his parents blatantly ignore it is an
example of situational irony. This literary device can be shown when there is a
disparity between what the reader expects to happen and what actually happens.</span>
The correct answer should be
Jove's heavenly daughter stood confess'd to sight;
Like a fair virgin in her beauty's bloom,
Skill'd in the illustrious labours of the loom
Using like to compare something is a simile, which is why this should be one.
They should both restate the claim. Your conclusion could have a Call To Action which tells the reader that you are giving a reference to him/her.