Question

When does irony occur in a story?(1 point)
Responses

When the author uses humor or exaggeration to expose people’s weaknesses.
When the author uses humor or exaggeration to expose people’s weaknesses.

When something happens at the same time as something else.
When something happens at the same time as something else.

When a situation created by the author conflicts with the expectations of the reader.
When a situation created by the author conflicts with the expectations of the reader.

When symbols are used to represent something else entirely different from the original object.

Answer 1

When a situation created by the author conflicts with the expectations of the reader. Irony is a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs.