An ironic situation is one in which the opposite thing happens from what is generally expected. Which of these statements from the readings shows an ironic situation? Look at these grand men.. Which of you wouldn't consider it the highlight of his career to associate with them?
In the 1930's, his career was so giant, it seemed as though it could never end.
How sad for him to have played so hard for so long to suddenly be removed from the game forever.
When you have a father and mother who work all their lies so that you can have an education and build your body, it's a blessing!

Which is the best paraphrase of the passage? a.)it’s always cloudy where the men of winter live. b.)it’s always misty where the men of winter live. c.)it’s always dark where the men of winter live. d.)it’s always sunny where the men of winter live. read the passage from the odyssey - elpenor. by night our ship ran onward toward the ocean's bourne, the realm and region of the men of winter, hidden in mist and cloud. never the flaming eye of helios lights on those men at morning, when he climbs the sky of stars, nor in descending earthward out of heaven; ruinous night being rove over those wretches.