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)
Responses

A metaphor
A metaphor

Situational Irony
Situational Irony

Verbal Irony
Verbal Irony

Dramatic Irony

1 answer

The situation best described here is Situational Irony. This is because the fireman, who is typically associated with preventing and extinguishing fires, inadvertently creates a fire in his own house while trying to help someone else. This outcome is unexpected and contrasts with his intended action.