This question is based on General literacy principles
In literacy work, verbal irony refers to a
A. device in which the speaker means the opposite of what he says B. situation in which a character speaks or acts against the trends of events C. difficult situation which defies a logical or national resolution D. device in which the actor on stage means exactly what he says
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Irony is the recognition of a reality different from its masking appearance. It is the "reversal" of meaning.
