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Read the excerpt below and answer the question.


“I confess," replied Elinor, “that while I am at Barton Park, I never think of tame and quiet children with any abhorrence.”


This reply is an example of Elinor’s .


Satire

Playfulness

Hyperbole

Irony

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Your answer is Satire. I hope this helps!

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Answer: A. Satire.

Explanation: Satire is a technique used in writing, that consists in the use of humor, irony or exaggeration to criticize or expose any aspect of society. In the given excerpt we can see an example of satire, because Elinor respond by saying that while she is at Barton Park (where there are many loud and messy children), she never thinks of tame and quiet children with any abhorrence, she uses humor to express her opinion.

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