Question

2 select the correct answer. which of these sentences from the short story “the yellow wallpaper” by charlotte perkins gilman uses verbal irony? a. if only that top pattern could be gotten off from the under one! i mean to try it, little by little. b. i got up softly and went to feel and see if the paper did move, and when i came back john was awake. c. it is so hard to talk to john about my case, because he is so wise, and because he loves me so. d. but i am securely fastened now by my well - hidden rope—you don’t get me out in the road there!

Explanation:

Verbal irony occurs when words express something contrary to truth or someone says the opposite of what they really mean. In option C, the narrator says it's hard to talk to John because he's wise and loves her, but in reality, his supposed wisdom and love are part of what's keeping her from being understood, showing a contrast between what is said and what is meant.

Answer:

C. It is so hard to talk to John about my case, because he is so wise, and because he loves me so.