In which sentence from "The Cask of Amontillado" does the author use irony to show that Fortunato is unaware of the danger ahead

Which is the most accurate definition of a clause? a) a clause is any group of two or more words. b) a clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb. c) a clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that can stand alone. d) a clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that cannot stand alone.