AP English Literatur

The correct answer is: A.verbal irony.

Explanation:

Verbal irony occurs when a speaker says something but means the opposite or something different, often for humorous or sarcastic effect. In this passage, Algernon's comment about leading a "double life" and being "wicked" but "really good" is ironic because it criticizes hypocrisy while Algernon himself is far from being morally upright or serious. His statement is not meant to be taken literally but is instead a clever remark that exposes his own insincerity in a humorous way.