Question

When someone says, "Great weather!" during a terrible storm, this is an example of: (2 points)
Responses

verbal irony
verbal irony

dramatic irony
dramatic irony

situational irony
situational irony

overstatement

Answer 1

The correct answer is **verbal irony**. In this context, the speaker is using words that express a meaning opposite to the literal interpretation, highlighting the contrast between their statement and the actual weather conditions.