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प्रश्न
You are familiar with the ‘irony of the situation in a story. (Remember The Cop and the Anthem in Class VII Supplementary Reader!) Which situations in ‘The Open Window’ are good examples of the use of irony ?
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उत्तर
Irony is an expression of one’s saying the direct opposite of what one is thinking. Irony is a significant part of most of the stories. In the story “The Open Window’ to keep the window open for the arrival of the dead persons who were stuck in the mud is an example of irony in this story.
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