Which phrase in this excerpt from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women best illustrates a mocking tone?

Amy, though the youngest, was a most important person, in her own opinion at least. A regular snow maiden, with blue eyes, yellow hair curling on her shoulders, and always carrying herself like a young lady mindful of her manners.

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Miranda Dillon

29 June, 03:54

Which phrase in this excerpt from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women best illustrates a mocking tone?

Amy, though the youngest, was a most important person, in her own opinion at least. A regular snow maiden, with blue eyes, yellow hair curling on her shoulders, and always carrying herself like a young lady mindful of her manners.

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Kassidy Mcclain · Answer 1

Amy, though the youngest, was the most important person. In her own opinion at least.

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This sentence phrase gives off a tone of irony, seeing as it is only Amy who thinks that she is most important.