Here are the matches of the type of irony with the correct examples:
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Verbal Irony: John lifted the heavy boulder over his head. His muscles ached and his back hurt. “Easy as pie,” he said.
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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.
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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.