Question

Choose if the sentence is a Paradox or Situational irony.

This statement is false.


Situational

Paradox



4) Choose if the sentence is a Paradox or Situational irony.

The man who begs his girlfriend to marry him, leaves her waiting at the altar.


Paradox

Situational



5) Choose if the sentence is a Paradox or Situational irony.

The person who constantly dreamed of being rich gave all her inheritance away.


Paradox

Situational



6) Choose if the sentence is a Paradox or Situational irony.

War is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength. (1984, Orwell)


Situational

Paradox



7) Choose if the sentence is a Paradox or Situational irony.

Birds and cats are natural enemies, but this crow fed and protected a kitten.


Situational

Paradox

Answer 1

1) "This statement is false." — Paradox
- (The liar paradox: the sentence contradicts itself.)

4) "The man who begs his girlfriend to marry him, leaves her waiting at the altar." — Situational irony
- (Expectation of marriage is overturned by his action.)

5) "The person who constantly dreamed of being rich gave all her inheritance away." — Situational irony
- (Expectation of acquiring wealth conflicts with the choice to give it away.)

6) "War is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength." — Paradox
- (Contradictory statements presented as truth — paradoxical/doublethink.)

7) "Birds and cats are natural enemies, but this crow fed and protected a kitten." — Situational irony
- (Unexpected behavior contrary to normal expectations.)