The Importance of Being Earnest

Literary Devices, Act 3

I need literary devices in act 3 the importance of being earnest with explaining and the line , with the page.
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Lady Bracknell: A thoroughly experienced French maid produces a really marvellous result in a very brief space of time. I remember recommending one to young Lady Lancing, and after three months her own husband did not know her.

Jack: And after six months nobody knew her.

Tone: Artificial/ Dishonest

Lady Bracknell: Algernon is an extremely, I may almost say an ostentatiously, eligible young man. He has nothing, but he looks everything. What more can one desire?

Pun:

Jack: On the contrary, Aunt Augusta, I've now realised for the first time in my life the vital Importance of Being Earnest.

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The Importance of Being Earnest