Act II, Scene Two

Question

Explain why the answer you choose is right. What literary device is Hansberry using when Mrs. Johnson says, “Oh—I ain’t criticizing her none.”

A. Allusion

B. Verbal Irony

C. Dramtic Irony

D. Foreshadowing

Asked by Dolly M #629514 on 10/30/2018 11:26 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/31/2018 3:38 AM

Answered by Aslan on 10/31/2018 3:38 AM

This sounds like verbal irony considering Mrs. Johnson is using bad grammar to criticize education.