Identifying Irony in Tom's Car Washing

Very Easy Figurative Language And Literary Devices Irony

The following excerpt is from a fictional story:

As the storm raged outside, Tom decided to wash his car. He smiled, thinking about how the rain would help rinse off the dirt and dust that had been accumulating for weeks. "What a beautiful day to clean my car!" he chuckled, completely unaware of the irony in his statement.

Tom enjoys cleaning his car on sunny days.

Tom finds joy in watching the rain.

Tom believes it is a good day, despite the storm.

Tom understands that rain would ruin his car's cleanliness.

Tom's thought process shows the humor in doing chores in bad weather.

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