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WAEC Literature in English 2011 Objective — Question 3

Question 3 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Verbal irony occurs when a speaker on stage

  • A. A. says the opposite of what the speaker meansCorrect
  • B. B. is misunderstood
  • C. C. tries to deceive the audience
  • D. D. is alone

Explanation

Verbal irony implies the opposite of what is said. For example, saying 'They are brilliant but they always fail' uses verbal irony.

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