Question

jamile is recording secretary of our school’s student council. his primary job is to take notes at each meeting and present a brief summary at the next one. but jamile’s summaries include almost every comment from every council member. dina has told him the only problem with his presentations is that they _____.
which phrase would add verbal irony to the paragraph?
aren’t sufficiently brief
run longer than the meetings
include minor details
take too much time to read

Explanation:

Verbal irony involves saying the opposite of what is meant, or an exaggerated statement that contrasts with the actual situation. The paragraph states Jamile's job is to present a brief summary, but he includes almost every comment. The phrase "run longer than the meetings" is an extreme, exaggerated contrast to the goal of a brief summary, creating verbal irony by overstating the length issue in a way that is clearly contrary to the intended purpose of his role. The other options are straightforward, literal descriptions of the problem, not ironic.

Answer:

run longer than the meetings