Question

Match the type of irony with the correct example.(2 points) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse. John lifted the heavy boulder over his head. His muscles ached and his back hurt. “Easy as pie,” he said. The alarm was turned off. The nuclear core began to overheat. Oblivious, Marla walked into the power plant and prepared for another day at work. Ariela got into the starting block and prepared for the race. “Go,” the starter yelled. But instead of going forward, Ariela turned and ran the opposite direction.

Options:
A. situational irony
B. dramatic irony
C. verbal irony

Answer 1

A. situational irony - The alarm being turned off instead of preventing the nuclear core from overheating is an unexpected and ironic situation.
B. dramatic irony - The readers or audience know that Marla is walking into a dangerous situation at the power plant while she remains oblivious.
C. verbal irony - John saying "Easy as pie" while lifting a heavy boulder is an example of verbal irony because his statement contradicts the reality of the situation.