Question

which figure of speech is used in this text?
\theres nothing i love more than skipping lunch,\ mr. huber told the flight attendant when he learned that no food would be available on his cross - country flight.
verbal irony allusion

Explanation:

Verbal irony occurs when a speaker says the opposite of what they actually mean, often for humorous or critical effect. In the text, Mr. Huber says he loves skipping lunch, but this is likely untrue (he probably dislikes it, especially since food isn't available on his flight). Allusion refers to indirectly referencing something, which isn't happening here. So the figure of speech is verbal irony.

Answer:

verbal irony