1. all of the sentences from "wanted. a town without a crazy." use exaggeration to create a comic effect expect

You must have forgotten to attach some options so that someone could give you the right answer. Anyway, it's common question in many tests, so I think I got what you mean. I am pretty sure you have thus option given  "They say the lunatic's strength is superior but I managed to keep close behind him. When he speeded up, I ran even faster to try and catch up with him."  This one clearly represents the irony tool, so do not hesitate to use it.

The article explains why Mrs. Hossack was found guilty, while the excerpt expresses outrage at the verdict.

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