Question

what does the verbal irony in this text suggest? according to mr. hollands kids, his snoring is as quiet as a jackhammer. the snoring occurs in bursts. the snoring is loud. the snoring is subtle.

Explanation:

Verbal irony involves saying the opposite of what is meant. A jackhammer is very loud, so describing snoring as "as quiet as a jackhammer" is ironic and actually suggests the snoring is loud. The option about bursts isn't supported, and "subtle" contradicts the irony (since a jackhammer is not subtle or quiet).

Answer:

The snoring is loud.