The speech illustrates the use of ______?

Othello:

So please your grace, my ancient;
A man he is of honesty and trust
To his conveyance, I assign my wife
Grace shall think
To be sent after me

(Act 1, Scene Three, Lines 279-283)

A. Irony
B. Litotes
C. Paradox
D. Comic relief

Correct Answer:

Option A – Irony