Read the excerpt below and answer the question. '“…the more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much! He must have all Edward's virtues, and his person and manner must ornament his goodness with every possible charm.”' (chapter 3, p. 7) Which statement best describes the above excerpt? This statement is symbolic because Elinor does not allow herself to fall in love. This statement is ironic because Marianne falls deeply in love with Willoughby shortly thereafter. This statement is ironic because Edward does not possess any sensible virtues. This statement is symbolic because Willoughby is not very charming at first and thus might become charming.

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This statement is ironic because Marianne falls deeply in love with Willoughby shortly thereafter.

Answer: B) This statement is ironic because Marianne falls deeply in love with Willoughby shortly thereafter.

Explanation: An irony is a statement or a situation that seems to be contradictory or seems to have a different turn in comparison with the one the audience is expecting. In the given excerpt we can see how the speaker describes her inability to fall in love, because of her requirements about the personality and virtues of the man she is looking for, this is an example of an irony because despite her claim, she falls in love shortly thereafter.