Question

When Jake says, "I'm the best runner ever!" and the trips, this is:



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Responses

Verbal Irony
Verbal Irony

Situational Irony
Situational Irony

Dramatic Irony
Dramatic Irony

Rhetorical Question
Rhetorical Question

Answer 1

This is an example of **Situational Irony**. Situational irony occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. In this case, Jake claims to be the best runner but then trips, which contrasts with his assertion.