Question

read this sentence from \uses and abuses of the umbrella.\
it was made to be carried on the arm like an enormous ornamental bat and to allow one the opportunity to put on british airs as the atmospheric conditions demanded.
which phrases from this sentence create a comic tone?
select three correct answers
□ \as the atmospheric conditions demanded\
□ \to allow one the opportunity\
□ \it was made\
□ \an enormous ornamental bat\
□ \carried on the arm\

Explanation:

• "an enormous ornamental bat": The comparison of an umbrella to a large, decorative bat is unexpected and humorous.
• "as the atmospheric conditions demanded": It makes the act of using an umbrella seem overly formal and exaggerated, which is comical.
• "to allow one the opportunity": This phrasing gives a sense of formality and importance to a simple action (using an umbrella), creating a comic contrast.

Answer:

"as the atmospheric conditions demanded", "to allow one the opportunity", "an enormous ornamental bat"