Ponyboy states “my dreams came true and i’m in the country”. why is this statement ironic?

How does twain’s use of understatement serve his purpose

When doing a close reading, what is involved in the process of annotating a text?

The difference between the present reservoir, with its silent sterile shores and debris-choked side canyons, and the original glen canyon, is the difference between death and life. glen canyon was alive. lake powell is a graveyard. which word best contributes to the author’s sad tone?