What literary device is represented by the following quote: “ ‘what man in my shoes wouldn’t be happy,’ said wehling. he gestured with his hands to symbolize care-free simplicity. ‘all i have to do is pick out which one of the triplets is going to live, then deliver my maternal grandfather to the happy hooligan, and come back here with a receipt.’” question 5 options: symbolism simile irony theme

The correct answer is option three.

Irony is a literary device in which someone's expression uses language that usually signifies the opposite. It is typically applied to funny or to express something forcibly and clearly. In this quote, the father of the triplets makes a humorous remark about the newborn babies.

i believe the answer is d : )

i decided to stay late in the laboratory to continue my experiment with the lightbulb. at midnight, thomas edison opened the door and walked in with his head held high.

1. he leaned on the wall and observed me carefully.

2. his harsh scrutiny made me self-conscious of my skills in the lab.

3. perhaps it was just me, but the air in the laboratory began to thicken as i found myself having difficulty to breathe.

4. i turned to look at him fully as i mentally prepared myself for what my very first words would be to thomas edison.

5. the next couple of seconds shocked me. it wasn't me who spoke, but rather him and with diction i could never think of using in a simple sentence.

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