Question

Match the type of irony with the correct example.(2 points)
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John lifted the heavy boulder over his head. His muscles ached and his back hurt. “Easy as pie,” he said.
The alarm was turned off. The nuclear core began to overheat. Oblivious, Marla walked into the power plant and prepared for another day at work.
Ariela got into the starting block and prepared for the race. “Go,” the starter yelled. But instead of going forward, Ariela turned and ran the opposite direction.

Answer 1

Here are the matched types of irony with their examples:

1. **Verbal Irony**: John lifted the heavy boulder over his head. His muscles ached and his back hurt. “Easy as pie,” he said.

2. **Situational Irony**: The alarm was turned off. The nuclear core began to overheat. Oblivious, Marla walked into the power plant and prepared for another day at work.

3. **Dramatic Irony**: Ariela got into the starting block and prepared for the race. “Go,” the starter yelled. But instead of going forward, Ariela turned and ran the opposite direction.