Question

Commonlit: Examination Day by Henry Slesar

5. How does the author use irony to contribute to the story's meaning? Use details from the story to support your
answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

The irony of this story is that Dickie and his mother live in a suppressive environment and are bound not to learn things about the government. But, Dickie has an inquisitive nature and shows great eager in learning new things.

• Mr Jordan senses his interests hence he acts very rash with him. There is no proper explanation as to why a twelve-year-old want to take the truth serum and take a test designed by the government.  

• This story is narrated by a third person and shows themes of fear, control and liberty.

Answer 2

Irony is a figurative expression that is used by a speaker to show the opposite of what he truly means. This is usually done for humorous or satirical effect.

Therefore, in order to find out how an author uses irony to contribute to a story's meaning:

• First understand what the author really means
• Next, you carefully observe his choice of words
• Then, identify the irony in his words
• Use the irony to find out how it contributes to the story's meaning.

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