The type of irony used in the sentence is situational irony. This is because John is claiming to be amazing at something (his toothpick sculpture) while simultaneously cleaning up its fallen remains, suggesting that the outcome does not align with his statement of being skilled.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
"I'm amazing at this," John said with a chuckle as he cleaned up the fallen remains of his toothpick sculpture.
What kind of irony is used in this sentence, if any?
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verbal irony
no irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
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