Question

1. find an example of irony that makes the reader question the landlady. write the quotation, cite it, and explain what makes it ironic.

Explanation:

Irony is a literary device where there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs. An example could be a land - lady who constantly preaches about cleanliness but her own living quarters are in a state of great disarray. The contrast between her words (expectation) and her actions (reality) is what makes it ironic.

Answer:

An example could be: "The land - lady, always lecturing her tenants on the importance of a spotless home, had a living room filled with clutter and dust. What makes it ironic is the gap between her public stance on cleanliness and her private living conditions."