Question

what type of irony is used in the passage?
situational irony because the reader would not expect that the baby would choke on a cap meant to protect him.
verbal irony because mr. goodenwell said the opposite of what he meant.
dramatic because the reader knows that the baby ate the cap but mr. goodenwell does not.
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how does the author show that mr. goodenwell really wanted to protect his baby?

Explanation:

1. For the first question, the situation where a baby chokes on a cap meant to protect it is unexpected, which is the essence of situational irony. There is no indication of verbal irony (saying the opposite of what is meant) or dramatic irony (reader - character knowledge disparity) in the given description.
2. For the second question, without the passage, we can't provide a specific answer. But generally, an author might show a character's desire to protect through actions like taking precautions, being overly cautious, or making sacrifices for the baby's well - being.

Answer:

1. Situational irony because the reader would not expect that the baby would choke on a cap meant to protect him.
2. (Answer depends on the passage content, no passage provided so no specific answer can be given)