Question

question 2 of 20 which science fiction premise shows the clearest example of irony? a. a doctor operating on an injured patient discovers that the patient is actually an android. b. a gas cloud travels from city to city, causing any who inhale it to live out their dreams. c. society values freedom so much that it imprisons anyone who speaks out against freedom. d. soldiers who are genetically engineered to excel in combat begin to question their purpose.

Explanation:

Irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality. Option C presents a society that claims to value freedom but imprisons those who oppose freedom, creating a direct contradiction between its stated value and its actions. Option A is a plot twist, B is a fantastical event, and D is character development, but only C shows the ironic contrast of a freedom - valuing society acting against freedom.

Answer:

C. Society values freedom so much that it imprisons anyone who speaks out against freedom.