Question

In which two sentences does the author use an ironic tone toward the subject? She had no dowry, no expectations, no way of being known, understood, loved, married by any rich and distinguished man; so she let herself be married to a little clerk of the Ministry of Public Instruction. Natural ingenuity, instinct for what is elegant, a supple mind are their sole hierarchy, and often make of women of the people the equals of the very greatest ladies. The girl was one of those pretty and charming young creatures who sometimes are born, as if by a slip of fate, into a family of clerks. She dressed plainly because she could not dress well, but she was unhappy as if she had really fallen from a higher station.

Answer 1

The two sentence in which the author use ironic tone are given below:

1. Natural ingenuity, instinct for what is elegant, a supple mind are their sole hierarchy, and often make of women of the people the equals of the very greatest ladies.

2. The girl was one of those pretty and charming young creatures who sometimes are born, as if by a slip of fate, into a family of clerks.

In literature, mood is usually created by using some factors, one of the factors that are usually used is tone. The other factors are theme and settings. Tone refers to the author's attitude towards a particular character. There are different types of tone. An ironic tone refer to a kind of tone that convey sarcasm and mockery. In the sentences given above, the tone of the speakers conveys sarcasm.

Answer 2

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "Natural ingenuity, instinct for what is elegant, a supple mind are their sole hierarchy, and often make of women of the people the equals of the very greatest ladies. The girl was one of those pretty and charming young creatures who sometimes are born, as if by a slip of fate, into a family of clerks. "