Question

refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this narrative. which quotation from \uses and abuses of the umbrella\ most clearly informs the reader that the author is using a humorous tone? \it was made to be carried on the arm like an enormous ornamental bat...\ \its only natural: the umbrella is too fine, too delicate...\ \...for it presumes that next to every desk there ought to be a coat rack...\ \...to allow one the opportunity to put on british airs...\

Explanation:

A humorous tone often uses exaggerated or absurd comparisons. The phrase "like an enormous ornamental bat" is a vivid and somewhat absurd comparison, which is characteristic of humor. The other options are more straightforward statements without such vivid, humorous imagery.

Answer:

"It was made to be carried on the arm like an enormous ornamental bat..."