Question

Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony? (1 point)
Responses

"I guess this is going to be a group effort," Han said, looking at the full sign-up sheet.
"I guess this is going to be a group effort," Han said, looking at the full sign-up sheet.

When I stepped outside, the cold air hit me like a ton of bricks—I quickly jumped back inside.
When I stepped outside, the cold air hit me like a ton of bricks—I quickly jumped back inside.

Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!"
Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!"

"Would you give me a hand moving these boxes upstairs?" Dad asked politely.

Answer 1

Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!"

Explanation: The chef says the chili is a "big hit" while the untouched bowls show the opposite — that's verbal irony (saying the opposite of what is meant).