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AP English Literature and Composition
Multiple Choice

Identifying Irony in Satirical Argument

Easy Prose Analysis Irony And Satire

Read the following excerpt from a satirical essay:

"In our great society, we have made remarkable strides in technology, yet many insist that a good Wi-Fi connection is more important than clean drinking water. Who needs resources essential for survival when we can binge-watch cooking shows on a screen that streams at lightning speeds? After all, nothing enhances a meal quite like watching somebody else prepare it while you nibble on stale chips."

Based on this excerpt, which option most accurately identifies the irony present in the author's argument?

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