Answer:
C. Thunder and lightning will ruin a pool party, so the weather really isn't "great."
Explanation:
Verbal irony, simply put, is saying one thing, but meaning another, usually completely opposite. It is closely associated with sarcasm and it is often used for humorous effect.
In this particular case, it is obvious that thunderstorm and pool party don't go together. The author is aware of this, so, by saying the weather is "great", when clearly it is not, he uses a verbal irony.
Answer:
I believe the answer is B.
Answer:
Bryon’s experiences in making new friends, growing away from his old friends, and especially rejecting a life of crime all contribute to his coming of age. After Charlie sacrifices his life to save Bryon and Mark, Bryon rejects fighting and gang rivalry. Through his relationship with Cathy and concern for her brother, M&M, Bryon makes the difficult decision to break away from Mark. This decision involves telling the police that his friend is dealing drugs.
Answer:
Yes, how I act on social media is not how I am in person. Even though I try as much as possible to present the true picture of who I am on social media, I sometimes realize that only the good and glamorous part of me is presented to the world. I hide my faults from my friends and post nothing about them. This is deceptive as there is no person whose life is all glamorous. People who are easily carried away by all the show off can become depressed as a result of that.
Explanation:
This question requires that the reader should examine his activities on social media to find out if these activities are true representations of their offline activities.
A close examination of my activities on social media shows a presentation of only the good and exciting aspects of my life. My imperfections are hidden from the world. This is not a balanced representation of my personality and it is somewhat deceptive.
Do you mind telling us what story you are referring to? :)