Toward the end of the story, josephine says to mrs. mallard that by staying alone in her room, “you will make yourself ill.” why is this an example of irony? mrs. mallard is already suffering from a heart ailment. josephine is actually more concerned about mr. mallard’s death. mrs. mallard actually starts to feel better in her room. josephine’s comment is the opposite of what the reader expects.

Mr. pontellier did not attend these soirée musicales. he considered them bourgeois, and found more diversion at the club. to madame ratignolle he said the music dispensed at her soirées was too "heavy," too far beyond his untrained comprehension. his excuse flattered her. but she disapproved of mr. pontellier's club, and she was frank enough to tell edna so. which statement best describes the point of view in the excerpt? the third-person point of view is voiced by an objective character in the story. the third-person point of view is voiced by a subjective character in the story. the third-person point of view is an omniscient observer. the third-person point of view is an observer with limited omniscience.

Which phrase best describes the role of irony in a written book? a. to validate readers’ beliefs b. to defy readers’ expectations c. to represent an idea d. to dramatize events apex

Edgar allan poe's annabel lee should be considered rather then a literal