A speaker who employs ______ says just the opposite of what he or she really means.

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Verbal irony is the use of words to express something different from, and often opposite to, their literal meaning. This can include saying the opposite of what one means, which is known as sarcasm. Therefore, a speaker who employs verbal irony says just the opposite of what he or she really means. The other options do not involve saying the opposite of what one means.

A Speaker Who Employs ______ Says Just the Opposite of What