Language ArtsPregunta 29 de 120
Read: 'The witness said she 'clearly' saw the car, yet admitted it was dark and raining.' The word 'clearly' is best described as—
a.ironic given the poor conditions
b.strongly supported by the situation
c.a technical legal term
d.a spelling error
Explicación
The claim of seeing 'clearly' conflicts with the dark, rainy conditions, creating irony. Irony occurs when words contrast with the actual situation. This contrast invites readers to doubt the reliability of the statement.
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