. Explain why Scout’s comment that “Immediately thereafter, the ladies adjourned for refreshments,” is an example of irony

The words “Immediately thereafter” are an example of irony and the answer why lies in their definition.

Immediately means “instantly”.
Thereafter means “after some time”.

If something is “immediate”, then it happens in an instant.
But, if something happens “thereafter”, then it was not instant; Thus creating irony.

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mahima6824soni mahima6824soni · Answer 2 · 2022-05-19T09:29:01+02:00

The scout's comment “Immediately thereafter" is an irony because immediately means instantly and thereafter means after sometime. Both have different meaning and used in one sentence.

What is an irony?

Irony is when someone is expecting something, but it's opposite happens.

For example, you are running away from getting wet, and you fall into a pool.

Thus, the scout's comment “Immediately thereafter" is an irony because immediately means instantly and thereafter means after sometime. Both have different meaning and used in one sentence.

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