A doctor tells a patient who never exercises, “Well, at least your couch is getting a workout.” What figure of speech is being used?

Which of the following best illustrates irony in a health-related situation?

The phrase “Smoking is a ticking time bomb for your lungs” is an example of:

The statement “Exercise is medicine for the body” is a metaphor.

If a patient who ignores medical advice says, “I’m the picture of perfect health,” this is an example of irony.

Metaphors always involve saying the opposite of what is meant.

A direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting one thing is another to create vivid imagery.

when words are used to express the opposite of their literal meaning, often to highlight contradictions or add humor.

Metaphors compare two things directly without using “like” or “as.”

“This hospital food tastes like a five-star meal,” said sarcastically, is irony.