<span>By giving the reader obvious instances that show
Laurie is a misbehaved child while his parents blatantly ignore it is an
example of situational irony. This literary device can be shown when there is a
disparity between what the reader expects to happen and what actually happens.</span>
<span>Jane notes the contrast between the nature of the act and the meaning that it held for her
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A) more competent Is the answer! :)