Vera
The name Vera comes from the root Ver-, which means true. This is ironic because Vera, throughout the whole story lied. Her name is exactly opposite of what it really means.
This is where I found the definition of the root.
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| Look up the meaning of Vera. How might Saki's choice of this be considered verbal irony? Vera The name Vera comes from the root Ver-, which means true. This is ironic because Vera, throughout the whole story lied. Her name is exactly opposite of what it really means. |
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| http://www.southampton.liu.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm#VER This is where I found the definition of the root. |
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