Question

Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles.

COUNTY ATTORNEY (facetiously). Well, Henry, at least we found out that she was not going to quilt it. She was going to—what is it you call it, ladies!

MRS. HALE (her hand against her pocket). We call it—knot it, Mr. Henderson.

How is this excerpt an example of irony?
The lighthearted and humorous tone of the County Attorney is the opposite of what you would expect during a situation like this.
A show of interest in the quilt on the men’s behalf was a sudden twist of what would normally be expected.
The County Attorney appeared to be asking a question about the quilt, but he was actually asking another question entirely.
It appeared as though Mrs. Hale was answering the question, but she actually meant something quite different with her response.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

It appeared as though Mrs. Hale was answering the question, but she actually meant something quite different with her response.

Explanation:

• The above passage is the last line of the play "Trifles".
• It is the dialogue of Mr. Henderson and Mrs. Hale about the knotting.
• The two men here take the domestic chores of the women in a very light manner. They were ignorant of the fact that the quilt was itself evidence. This is an ironic scene. It can be seen in terms of reality being in front of the people and still standing disappeared from the eyes.

Answer 2

Answer:

It appeared as though Mrs. Hale was answering the question, but she actually meant something quite different with her response.

Explanation: