Read the poem lines and answer the questions given below.Irony is a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. It may also be a situation that ends up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated. In simple words, it is a difference between appearance and reality.Can this poem be called an ironic poem? Justify your answer.

Read the poem lines and answer the questions given below.Irony is a fi

1.	Read the poem lines and answer the questions given below.Irony is a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. It may also be a situation that ends up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated. In simple words, it is a difference between appearance and reality.Can this poem be called an ironic poem? Justify your answer.
Answer» Yes, this poem is an ironic poem because the word ‘sage’ is used in an ironic sense to refer to a person who is dull witted. It insists on how learned men lack practical common sense.