Question

tory is writing a speech about the negative influence of social media. shed like to use irony to emphasize her point. which of the following sentences contains irony?
after looking at pictures of people having fun on the beach, i look around my messy room and think, \this sure is paradise.\
when it comes to influencers posting on social media, it seems their motto is go big or go home.
while social media is a great way to stay connected, it also has a dark side.
there are a number of reasons why teens should limit their social media exposure.

Explanation:

Irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality. In this option, the speaker looks at idealized beach fun photos then calls their messy room "paradise"—this is verbal irony, as the messy room is the opposite of a paradise, which highlights the negative disconnect social media creates between curated images and real life, fitting Tory's speech goal. The other options do not use irony.

Answer:

A. After looking at pictures of people having fun on the beach, I look around my messy room and think, "This sure is paradise."