This statement represents situational irony. Situational irony occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. In this case, Jacqueline's mother expresses a wish that Jacqueline does not write about their family, yet she eventually does write an autobiographical novel that centers on her family.
Use the statement about the novel Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson to complete the activity.
In the autobiographical novel, Jacqueline's mother sees her writing and says, "Just so long as you're not writing about our family." A child at this point in the novel, Jacqueline does not know she will become an author who will eventually write this autobiography about her family.
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Select the correct answer from the list. This statement represents ... irony.
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