Irony Quick Check

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What is the difference between verbal irony and situational irony?(1 point)
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Verbal irony is when a character says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is a contrast between what the audience knows and what the character expects.
Verbal irony is when a character says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is a contrast between what the audience knows and what the character expects.

Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.
Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.

Verbal irony is when the audience knows something that contrasts with the character’s expectations, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.
Verbal irony is when the audience knows something that contrasts with the character’s expectations, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.

Verbal irony is when the expected outcome of an event or situation defies normal expectations, while situational irony is when a character refers back to previous memories in order to make sense of current situations.
Verbal irony is when the expected outcome of an event or situation defies normal expectations, while situational irony is when a character refers back to previous memories in order to make sense of current situations.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.

This accurately distinguishes between the two types of irony: verbal irony involves contradiction in spoken words, while situational irony involves a difference between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs.