Question

in passage 2, how does the narrator build irony through richards thoughts?
by focusing on his limited amount of time to choose a card
by emphasizing his excitement over wearing a tuxedo for the first
time
through richards choice of a blank card with a hummingbird on the
outside
through his internal confession that rather than not liking the
traditional cards, he does not feel comfortable telling her what he
really thinks

Explanation:

Irony occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. In this case, the narrator builds irony through Richard's internal confession. He claims not to like traditional cards, but the real reason is that he is uncomfortable expressing his true feelings. This contrast between his stated reason (not liking traditional cards) and the actual reason (discomfort in sharing his real thoughts) creates irony.

Answer:

through his internal confession that rather than not liking the traditional cards, he does not feel comfortable telling her what he really thinks