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 Situational Irony Situational Irony Dramatic Irony Dramatic Irony A metaphor A metaphor Verbal Irony

Answer 1

The best description for this situation is Situational Irony. This is because the fireman, whose job is to put out fires, unintentionally causes a fire in his own house while trying to extinguish another fire. The outcome is contrary to what one would expect from someone in his profession.