Which quotation from "Uses and Abuses of the Umbrella" most clearly informs the reader that the author is using a humorous tone?

" ... to allow one the opportunity to put on British airs ... "

"It was made to be carried on the arm like an enormous ornamental bat ... "

" ... for it presumes that next to every desk there ought to be a coat rack ... "

"It's only natural: the umbrella is too fine, too delicate ... "

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Drake

7 June, 05:07

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Donte · Answer 1

"It was made to be carried on the arm like an enormous ornamental bat ... "

That line sounds kinda funny to me!