The television program was suddenly
interrupted for a news bulletin. It wasn't clear
at first as to what the bulletin was about,
since the announcer, like all announcers, had
a serious speech impediment.
What is the purpose behind the author's use of
irony in this passage?
o To emphasize the importance of conformity
To develop an ideal utopian setting
O To create satire by exaggerating reality
-"Harrison Bergeron,
Kurt Vonnegut
