Question

what does the verbal irony in this text suggest? for spring allergy sufferers, the botanical garden is as pleasant as a traffic jam. the botanical garden is noisy and crowded. the botanical garden is unpleasant for allergy sufferers.

Explanation:

Verbal irony involves saying the opposite of what is meant. The phrase "the botanical garden is as pleasant as a traffic jam" is ironic because a traffic jam is unpleasant, and comparing the garden to it (when gardens are typically pleasant) mocks the idea of the garden being pleasant for allergy sufferers. The other options state facts about the garden's unpleasantness directly, not using irony.

Answer:

For spring allergy sufferers, the botanical garden is as pleasant as a traffic jam.