Question

1. how does tressas perspective about recognition in the theater create irony in the story? (r.1.3)

a. it highlights tressas desire for her familys recognition of her theater career.
b. it highlights that tressa values her grandmothers achievements more than her own.
c. it contrasts the grandmothers hard work to become famous with tressas lack of work ethic.
d. it contrasts her dependence on public applause and her grandmothers quiet, impactful contributions.

Explanation:

Irony in literature often relies on a contrast between expectations and reality, or between two opposing perspectives. For this question, the correct option creates irony by contrasting Tressa's focus on public, performative recognition (theater applause) with her grandmother's uncelebrated but meaningful contributions, which subverts Tressa's prioritization of visible recognition. Options A, B, and C do not establish the core contrast needed for irony: A focuses on a personal desire without contrast, B centers on prioritization without ironic tension, and C makes an unsubstantiated claim about work ethic rather than a perspective-based contrast.

Answer:

D. It contrasts her dependence on public applause and her grandmother's quiet, impactful contributions.