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What is ‘irony’?

A. A figure of speech that uses deliberate exaggeration
B. A contrast between expectation and reality
C. A type of metaphor
D. A plot twist

Answer: A contrast between expectation and reality


Additional Information: Irony highlights discrepancies between what is expected and what actually occurs.


Subjects: Creative Writing, Writing Skills, Literary Devices, Literature

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