The stage of plot that is the beginning of the story's conflict is called

Which of the following words in bold means “to put before something else”? a) the broken device sat unused in a box. b) jose wanted to defermaking a decision about college until the spring. c) ashok’s counsel was to go to the store tomorrow. d) i would prefer to go to a movie this weekend instead of the play.

Public opinion polls are used in marketing

Which best expresses the irony present in this passage?