A. Ironic situations
Satirical writing is often used to show how foolish a person or society can be. Often times it is used as a way for the author to show problems with social or governmental practices. In order to make fun of these things, the author often uses ironic situations. This way the reader can see the ridiculousness of the situation.
The answer is D.color contrasts with the text you are reading
The answer is the 3rd option predicted that Civil war would come one day because of the differences between the nations