Read the excerpt, spoken by Robert to Edna, from The Awakening. “You have slept precisely one hundred years. I was left here to guard your slumbers; and for one hundred years I have been out under the shed reading a book. The only evil I couldn’t prevent was to keep a broiled fowl from drying up.”

Which best describes how the excerpt reflects Chopin’s style?
Chopin uses the literal meanings of words to create a sarcastic tone.
Chopin uses dialogue to show the absurdity of the characters’ situation.
Chopin uses strong adjectives to develop magical elements in the story.
Chopin uses words with strong connotations to create a humorous tone.