Question

Which theme is best supported by the verbal irony in this passage?

Power creates divisions within society.
Naïve citizens enable corrupt governments.
Temptation can lead those in power to corruption.
Corrupt leaders use propaganda to remain in power.

Answer 1

Answer:

1st one :power creates division within society

Answer 2

The theme that is best supported by the verbal irony in the passage is :

● Power creates divisions within society.

This is the ideal theme as it depicts how the capability of one proves his dominance over the others in a society.

•Naïve citizens enable corrupt governments.

Naive refers to people who lack experience. However they do not support corrupt governments. Thus this theme is incorrect.

•Temptation can lead those in power to corruption.

Though this theme seems tempting it does not give a complete picture of what happens once someone is in power but only tells us what leads to corruption.

•Corrupt leaders use propaganda to remain in power.

The statement doesn't depict the situation of corruption and power in a unilateral manner.