A fireman accidentally sets his own house on fire while attempting to extinguish a blaze in a neighboring building.

Which of the following best describes this situation?
(1 point)
• Dramatic Irony
A metaphor
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony

1 answer

The best description of this situation is Situational Irony. This is because the fireman, who is expected to put out fires and protect others from them, ironically ends up setting his own house on fire while trying to help.