I think it's a pun (basically a joke that is related to a specific word, like its meaning or sound) - because it's wordplay about light vs heavy
"Michelle is terrified of spiders<u>. W</u>hen she found one in the bathroom, she panicked, refusing to shower for three days."
They all learn that racism is real and a major problem, they learn not to instantly judge a man by what people say and to gather all the facts. They also learn that it is better to keep quiet than jump to conclusion and they learn the value of friendship and equality
Answer:
The act of sarcastically admitting he loved skipping lunch, Mr. Brock's statement is an example of verbal irony where he meant the exact opposite.
Explanation:
Verbal irony is when what one says is the exact opposite of what he/she expects/ wants. This happens by saying one thing but meaning the opposite of it. Verbal irony is mostly intentional and meant to be a criticism or at times, for humorous effect.
The verbal irony in the given scene is when Mr. Brock remarked he loved skipping lunch. Here, he is sarcastically mocking the flight attendant's revelation of no meals in-flight. He was, in truth, expecting in-flight meals which are not available, leading to the ironical remark.
