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Sphinxa [80]
3 years ago
16

Both the aunt and the children were conversational in a limited, persistent way, reminding one of the attentions of a housefly t

hat refuses to be discouraged. Most of the aunt’s remarks seemed to begin with “Don’t,” and nearly all of the children’s remarks began with “Why?” The bachelor said nothing out loud.
–“The Storyteller,”
Saki

What is the best explanation of the situational irony in this passage?

The children are quiet on the train instead of loud.
The aunt is pleasant and funny instead of strict.
The bachelor remains silent when he is expected to respond.
The aunt expects obedience from the children, but does not get it.
English
2 answers:
Talja [164]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

It is D or the last one

Explanation:

Because situational irony is irony that someone expects one thing but gets the opposite or something they didn't expect.

Hope this helps!!

Rainy2 years ago
0 0

The answer is D

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