Answer:
a. The theft of the old man's most prized possession brings him happiness.
Explanation:
Irony is a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that ends up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated. In simple words, it is a difference between appearance and reality. and it says the theftt of his most prized possession brings him happiness.Now, most people if somebody steals their most prized possession won't bring us happiness it would make us upset and mad.
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Answer:
The correct answer is option B. Old, sickly people and young laborers are useless to the nation because they cannot be productive citizens.
Explanation:
In this excerpt we can see how the author addresses the issue of how old and sick people cannot get a job and not only that, they starve and die of cold.
The author also ironically remarks how young workers "are now in almost as hopeful a condition." and talks about how they can't get a job either.
Exactly the use of this irony is what is considered as "satirical tone".
Given this information we can say that the correct answer is option B.
Answer:
c. elated
Explanation:
because most of the other answers dont fit what your asking
