Question

Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron."

Answer 1

A, because irony is when it is the opposite of what you think, when you know something that another character doesn't, excreta <span />

Answer 2

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.