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Use the paragraphs to answer the question.

Finally, Sam had had enough. “I’m at the marina,” she texted. “Is everything okay?”

Miles away on the other side of the lake, Mel replied. “So am I. Where are you?”

What does irony accomplish in the paragraphs?

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It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.
It shows that one character is sarcastic, and the other character is unaware.

It highlights a conflict between characters.
It highlights a conflict between characters.

It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.
It presents information to the reader that the characters do not yet know.

It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.
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It creates an unexpected outcome that has a comedic effect.

Explanation: Both think they're at "the marina" but are miles apart on opposite sides of the lake, producing situational irony that’s mildly humorous.