Read this dictionary entry. discharge /dis-ˈchärj/
noun
the act of unloading something or someone
flowing or emitting something
the process of converting chemical energy into electrical energy
verb
to inform someone that they may or must leave

Based on the dictionary entry, which sentence most accurately uses definition 1 of the noun form of discharge?

A.
The company wanted more workers in the field to help with the freight discharge.
B.
The city wanted to control the discharge of water due to some construction work.
C.
The teacher wanted to discharge a student from the class because he was talking constantly.
D.
The discharge from the batteries was enough to keep the lights on throughout the night.

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?