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Eduardwww [97]
3 years ago
11

EXPLAIN IRONY IN A SIMPLE SHORT SENTENCE PLEASEEEE!!!!!!!!!

English
2 answers:
Digiron [165]3 years ago
5 0

Irony is a figure of speech, or it is a difference between appearance and reality.

Yakvenalex [24]3 years ago
3 0

Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

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