Question

Which answer choice describes a moment of situational irony in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass? A. Captain Auld sends Douglass to Baltimore so Douglass will be more profitable, but in doing so places Douglass in a position where escape is more attainable. B. Douglass begins earning a wage and delivers it to Master Hugh every night after work, even though he is not obligated to do so. C. Douglass is hired out to Mr. Gardner and is badly beaten for no reason after being on the job for several months. D. The masters decide that Douglass has tried to cause trouble among the other enslaved people, and he is sent back to Captain Auld as a result.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Captain Auld sends Douglass to Baltimore so Douglass will be more profitable, but in doing so places Douglass in a position where escape is more attainable

Explanation:

Situational Irony is the type of irony in which the opposite of what is intended occurs or the outcome is not what was expected.

Option A is the correct answer choice that describes a moment of situational irony in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass because Captain Auld sends Douglass so he would be more profitable, but in an unexpected turn of events that was entirely unexpected, Douglass is in prime position to escape.