Question

What is an example of verbal irony?

Answer 1

B. Friendly as a rabid dog because you don't expect rebid dogs to be friendly. 

Answer 2

Answer:

B.Friendly as a rabid dog

Explanation:

Verbal irony is a type of irony that relies on the speaker making a contradictory utterance. It occurs when the speaker says something which is contradictory to what he actually means. However, it is an intentional contradiction. In this case, he author wants to talk about something "friendly," but he uses the image of a rabid dog, which is contradictory and unexpected.