Question

Which of the following quotes from “The Waking” provides an example of irony? Select ALL that apply. Question 3 options: a) “God bless the Ground! I shall walk softly there” (Roethke line 8). b) “I hear my being dance from ear to ear.” (Roethke line 5) c) “I wake to sleep” (Roethke line 1) d) “This shaking keeps me steady. I should know.” (Roethke line 16)

Answer 1

Answer:

b) “I hear my being dance from ear to ear.” (Roethke line 5)

Explanation:

Irony is a figure of speech wherein words are utilized so that their expected importance is not the same as the genuine significance of the words. It might likewise be a circumstance that winds up in a significant unexpected manner in comparison to what is commonly foreseen. In basic words, it is a contrast among appearance and reality.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is to select ALL of the options.

Explanation:

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