Question

② identify the correct figure of speech. then write the meaning on the lines below. the irs agent is fined for not paying his taxes. simile metaphor personification irony hyperbole

Explanation:

Irony is when there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. An IRS (Internal Revenue Service) agent is supposed to enforce tax - paying rules, but here the agent is fined for not paying taxes, which is unexpected.

Answer:

irony; The contrast between an IRS agent's role in tax - collection and the fact that the agent is fined for not paying taxes creates irony.