Irony occurs in a story when a situation created by the author conflicts with the expectations of the reader. This means that there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
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When does irony occur in a story?(1 point)
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When something happens at the same time as something else.
When something happens at the same time as something else.
When symbols are used to represent something else entirely different from the original object.
When symbols are used to represent something else entirely different from the original object.
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 the author uses humor or exaggeration to expose people’s weaknesses.
When the author uses humor or exaggeration to expose people’s weaknesses.
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