The Ring of General Macías, Marked, The Ring

Raquel often uses verbal irony—saying one thing and meaning another—in The Ring of General Macías. To become more familiar with verbal irony, try using it in your own writing. Write a paragraph about a chore, a place, or an experience that you dislike. Use an ironic tone to express your feelings. Describe specific aspects of the thing you write about in a falsely positive manner.