Read the passage. the weather forecaster predicted heavy rain and flooding. however, only a few clouds passed over, causing it to sprinkle. “that was sure a big downpour,” a radio commentator noted. which literary device did the author use in the passage?
a. dramatic irony b. paradox c. understatement d. verbal irony

D. Verbal irony

Explanation:

Verbal irony is an intentional discrepancy between what is said and what is meant. This literary device is often known as being sarcastic, and is most commonly used to make emphasis or in a humorous context. This is what the radio commentator uses when he says  “That was sure a big downpour,” because in reality, there was not a big downpour: "only a few clouds passed over."

beowulf sets out on his journey for daneland. -- 1

hrothgar welcomes beowulf. -- 2

beowulf waits for grendel to attack heorot. -- 3

beowulf succeeds in defeating grendel by tearing off his arm. -- 4

beowulf fights with grendel’s mother. -- 5

beowulf sets out for his fight with the dragon. -- 6

beowulf sets out for his geatish homeland. -- 7

the correct answer is:   [d]:   " diagram "   .

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