In addition, Ms. Gonzales has expressed interest in being our advisor.
I believe the answer is A! Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. In this instance, a reward in most peoples opinions is good and the statement suggests otherwise.
I looked this up and found this:
Summary of "Coming of Age in the Dawnland":
"Mann's main purpose for writing Dawnland is to inform the audience that there is a common misconception in society that the Native Americans were savage people. He wants to try to persuade the audience that the Native Americans and the early European settlers were actually not very different."
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