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Read this passage from "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut:

"The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal. They weren't only equal before God and the law. They were equal every which way. Nobody was smarter than anybody else. Nobody was better looking than anybody else. Nobody was stronger or quicker than anybody else. All this equality was due to the 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments to the Constitution, and to the unceasing vigilance of agents of the United States Handicapper General."

Which statement best explains how irony is used in the passage?

A. The Constitution, which guarantees personal freedom, is amended to deny it.
B. A government agency is established to enforce a law that is unconstitutional.
C. Nearly 200 amendments have been added to the Constitution since its ratification.
D. People are burdened with handicaps to be made equal in the eyes of the law.



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Final answer:

The passage from 'Harrison Bergeron' uses irony to portray enforced equality resulting in extreme inequality, highlighting the absurdity of such measures.


Explanation:

Irony is used in the passage by depicting a society where extreme measures are taken to ensure equality, yet these measures result in extreme inequality through enforced handicaps. The ironic situation highlights the absurdity of attempting to achieve equality by suppressing individual abilities and traits.

The 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments mentioned in the passage symbolize the drastic measures taken to enforce equality, showing the lengths the government goes to in the pursuit of this goal. However, instead of promoting genuine equality, the handicaps imposed by the United States Handicapper General actually lead to inequality.


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