Question

1. irony occurs when an action produces unexpected results. which excerpt from the passage contains an example of irony? a good book is designed with a hard cover to protect its contents. there is hardly anything we buy that doesnt come in at least two wrappings... over the years, ill bet ive spent more on scotchgard™ than i have on raincoats. ... i find it either irritating, funny or civilized when i think about how we protect protective coverings in this country.

Explanation:

Irony involves an action with unexpected results. The idea of protecting protective coverings is ironic as it's an unexpected extra - step in the protection process. The first option is a normal description of book design, the second is a statement about packaging, and the third is about personal spending habits. Only the fourth option shows the irony of protecting things that are already meant to protect.

Answer:

". . . I find it either irritating, funny or civilized when I think about how we protect protective coverings in this country."