Question

study the cartoon creating entitlement minded winners by ed wilson. how does exaggeration create irony in this cartoon? the large speech balloons create irony because readers expect the son to be an accomplished athlete. the large font size of \wow\ creates irony because the reader does not expect anyone to be impressed. the oversized trophies create irony because readers expect that they are for winning, not participation. the colored shirts create irony because the reader does not expect color in the cartoon.

Explanation:

In the cartoon, oversized trophies are shown for participation. Typically, readers associate large trophies with winning. The exaggeration of the trophy - size for mere participation creates irony as it goes against the common expectation that large trophies are for victorious achievements, not just for taking part.

Answer:

The oversized trophies create irony because readers expect that they are for winning, not participation.