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OLEGan [10]
3 years ago
9

In Oliver Wendell Holmes's "Contentment", how is the poem ironic?

English
1 answer:
Butoxors [25]3 years ago
4 0
Oliver Wendell Holmes's "Contentment" is ironic since it is used to criticize society and politics.  Satire is a literary device that uses irony<span> and humor to ridicule the practices of society, politics and people. </span>I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!
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