Opal's dialogue with her son at the beginning of the story demonstrates verbal irony because A.
she seems focused on her son's words.
B.
she is extremely bored at the gathering.
C.
Reeve's remarks have not been polite.
D.
Reeve's actions have pleased Opal.

Story:
"Could you be any more polite?" Opal asked her son, Reeve.
Reeve had called his Aunt Millie "hair" as he stared at her elaborate hairstyle.
"It was an accident, Mom," Reeve replied, embarrassed. "I have been good at this party. I have tried everything, including the appetizer."
"Oh, but you haven't tried the lamb stew with pumpkins and pineapples," Opal said. "You will love it."
"Yuck," Reeve said, feeling a little queasy at the thought of the flavor combination in the stew. "Thanks for the tip, Mom. I promise I will love it."