Question

often ______ is used to help make verbal irony clear for readers.
hyperbole
both
exaggeration

Explanation:

Verbal irony is when words express something contrary to truth or someone's intention. Hyperbole and exaggeration are figures - of - speech used to emphasize or overstate, not to clarify irony. Tone and context usually help readers identify irony.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct. Tone, context, or additional cues are often used to make verbal irony clear for readers. But if we must choose from the given options, hyperbole and exaggeration are not typically what make verbal irony clear.