Answer: A) Handicapping intelligence contradicts expectations because intelligence is normally considered a positive attribute.
Explanation: an irony is a situation or a group of situations that contradicts the expected development of the events, usually with an amusing result. In this case, the fact that the society made George wear a radio in his ear to diminish his intelligence is an example of irony, because it is the contrary of what one would expect, after all, intelligence is considered a positive attribute.
