Irony Responses:
Irony
- Thanks for picking today, of all days, to get stuck for twenty-six minutes.
- “I would never make such a silly mistake.”
Not Irony
- Janelle ran the half-block from the subway station to the office.
- “Has the new supervisor come around yet?”
Explanation of the Ironic Lines:
The italicized lines in the first paragraph are ironic because Janelle’s words are the opposite of what she means. She is expressing frustration and sarcasm towards the subway for being late on such an important day, which highlights the unexpectedness of her situation given her usual punctuality and preparedness.