A Tale of Two Cities
What are three examples of humourous verbal irony?
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Mr. Lorry
“I have been a man of business, ever since I have been a man. Indeed, I may say that I was a man of business when a boy.”
Jerry Cruncher
“No, you mayn’t. I’m a going—as your mother knows—a fishing. That’s where I’m going to. Going a fishing.”
Young Jerry, dress yourself, my boy, and while I clean my boots keep a eye upon your mother now and then, and if you see any signs of more flopping, give me a call.
A Tale of Two Cities