In ñMending Wallî the neighbors meet in the spring to repair the wall. One speaker does not see the necessity of the wall, yet h

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In ñMending Wallî the neighbors meet in the spring to repair the wall. One speaker does not see the necessity of the wall, yet h

e's the one who repairs the wall throughout the year in order to maintain it. What is this figurative element called when a character seems to do the opposite of what is expected?

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Annette [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-02T04:15:53+03:00

Annette [7]2 years ago

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"irony"- <span>the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.</span>