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 tread of events
C. difficult situation which defies a local or rational resolution
D. device in which the actor on stage

Correct Answer:

Option A – device in which the speaker means the opposite of what he says

Explanation

Device in which the speaker means the opposite of what he says