The dialogue and events in paragraphs 26–29 show dramatic irony because A. Tom’s words and actions show he is being very careful in his work and will not easily be persuaded to give it up.

B. The reader knows that Tom is only pretending to Ben that whitewashing is important and fun, but Ben does not know he is being tricked.

C. Ben is only pretending to want to whitewash the fence, and he has no intention of really giving up his apple.

D. Tom eventually convinces himself that he is enjoying the whitewashing job and doesn’t want to give up the brush to Ben.

In act v of a midsummer night's dream, quince presents the prologue for “pyramus and thisbe.” when he finishes, hippolyta comments: indeed he hath played on his prologue like a child on a recorder—a sound, but not in government. which tone does the simile “played on his prologue like a child on a recorder” create? it creates a sad, wistful tone by comparing quince’s performance to a beautiful tune. it creates a surprised tone by comparing quince’s performance to an eloquent speech by a government official. it creates a relaxed tone by comparing quince’s performance to lovely recorder music. it creates a humorous tone by comparing quince’s performance to a child playing an instrument badly.