English

Victor Randolph

29 September, 03:14

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative.

Read this sentence from "Uses and Abuses of the Umbrella."

If one were to research the history of the umbrella, one would discover that it was created with a purpose far different from that which formal umbrellists wish to attribute to it-those gentlemen who mistakenly take their umbrellas to the street when it looks like rain, unaware that they are exposing their precious devices to a washing that never figured into their plan.

Which phrases from this sentence create a comic tone?

Select each correct answer.

"formal umbrellists"

"the history of the umbrella"

"exposing their precious devices"

"when it looks like rain"

"created with a purpose"