Verbal irony is when a character says the opposite of what they mean, while
• situational irony is a contrast between what the audience knows and what the character expects.
Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.
Verbal irony is when the audience knows something that contrasts with the character's
• expectations, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.
Verbal irony is when the expected outcome of an event or situation defies normal
• expectations, while situational irony is when a character refers back to previous memories in order to make sense of current situations.
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The correct distinction is: Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.
This explanation captures the essence of both concepts: verbal irony involves a discrepancy between spoken words and intended meaning, while situational irony involves an outcome that is contrary to what was anticipated.
