What does direct irony mean?

The enemy attacked the headquarters. what is the action verb in the sentence?

Samuel johnson and oliver goldsmith had which of these in common? select all that apply. sensibility difficult poetic diction life of poverty distrust of parliament whig party leanings admiration of swift and pope

Which sentence is written correctly? mrs. ellis, a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from paris. mrs. ellis a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from paris. mrs. ellis, a petite woman wore the finest dresses from paris. mrs. ellis a petite woman wore the finest dresses from paris.