Verbal irony is when what is said is the opposite of the literal meaning. One type of verbal irony is sarcasm, where the speaker says the opposite of what he or she means in order to show contempt or mock. Other types of verbal irony include overstatement (or exaggeration) and understatement.
Thanks for A2A. There are two excellent, well-informed answers here, so I'll just try to simplify. Dr. Falconer is of course correct; pre-weaning age (about 9 weeks or younger) kittens can drink cow's milk, or any milk. Neonates are not lactose intolerant; this develops gradually with age.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: At four or five weeks. When the mother is eating, put a saucer of cat food moistened with warm water (not milk...cow's milk is not good for cats) to a very runny consistency near her, and put the kittens close to it.ating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: At four or five weeks. When the mother is eating, put a saucer of cat food moistened with warm water (not milk...cow's milk is not good for cats) to a very runny consistency near her, and put the kittens close to it.