Name the figure of speech in this line.
"Oh, wonderful! Now it is raining on the day of my picnic."

SimileCorrect answerYour answerIronyCorrect answerYour answerPersonificationCorrect answerYour answerOnomatopoeiaCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

The speaker says "wonderful" but means the opposite: the rain has spoiled the day. Saying the opposite of what you mean is irony.

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There is no comparison and nothing is given human qualities.

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Name the figure of speech in this line."Oh, wonderful! Now it is raining on the day of my picnic."