Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony?

Question

1. When I stepped outside, the cold air hit me like a ton of bricks—I quickly jumped back inside
2. Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!"
3. "I guess this is going to be a group effort," Han said, looking at the full sign-up sheet.
4. Would you give me a hand moving these boxes upstairs?" Dad asked politely.

Answer 1

The sentence that contains an example of verbal irony is:

2. Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!"

In this sentence, the chef's statement is ironic because he is describing the untouched bowls of chili (which implies no one wants to eat it) as a "big hit," which contradicts the reality of the situation.