what type of irony is in the quote, "Well, wasn't there a wall between him and Mildred..."

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what is the type of irony and the explination

Asked by Shane H #647903 on 12/3/2018 2:10 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 12/3/2018 2:33 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/3/2018 2:33 PM

The quote in question is a metaphor and an example of dramatic irony, as the wall between Montag and his wife is both literal and metaphorical.

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