1: Which of these statements is ironic?

Being unique is not as important as many people think--it's better to be well-liked.
Everyone wants to be unique, but really we are all just the same.
Every person is unique in some way that is individual to them.
Always remember that you are absolutely unique--just like everyone else.

2. Why do professional artists and writers create portfolios?

to gain new clients by showcasing past work
to justify business expenses to an employer
to share with friends and family members
to maintain private records of their work

3. How do writing teachers use criteria?

as reasons for dismissing a writer's progress
to demonstrate skills related to plot resolution
as standards for measuring quality or success
to provide answers to writers' questions

4. In Saki's story "Laura," the central character imagines that, after being reincarnated as an otter, she will then return as human but "something rather primitive—a little brown, unclothed Nubian boy." What does this passage rely on for humor?

a pun
slapstick comedy
a stereotype
a figure of speech