Question

in passage 2, how does the narrator build irony through richards thoughts? by focusing on his limited amount of time to choose a card by emphasizing his excitement over wearing a tuxedo for the first time through richards choice of a blank card with a hummingbird on the outside through his internal confession that rather than not liking the traditional cards, he does not feel comfortable telling her what he really thinks passage 2: the quinceañera card

Explanation:

Irony often involves a contrast between what is expected or said and what is actually true. Richard's internal confession shows a gap between his stated dis - like for traditional cards and his real reason of discomfort in sharing his true thoughts, creating irony. Focusing on time limit, excitement about a tuxedo, or choice of a card do not build irony in the same way.

Answer:

through his internal confession that rather than not liking the traditional cards, he does not feel comfortable telling her what he really thinks