Use the paragraphs to answer the question.

Question

Finally, Sam had had enough. “I’m at the marina,” she texted. “Is everything okay?”

Miles away on the other side of the lake, Mel replied. “So am I. Where are you?”

What does irony accomplish in the paragraphs?

(1 point)
Responses

It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.

It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.

It highlights a conflict between characters.
It highlights a conflict between characters.

It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.

This irony reveals that both characters are at the same location (the marina) but are unaware of each other's presence.