“I’m amazing at this,” John said with a chuckle as he cleaned up the fallen remains of his toothpick sculpture.
What kind of irony is used in this sentence, if any?
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no irony
no irony
situational irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony
verbal irony
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The correct answer is situational irony.
Explanation: Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. In this sentence, John claims to be "amazing" at creating a toothpick sculpture, yet the sculpture has fallen apart, which contradicts his assertion of skill. This contrast between his confidence and the outcome creates a situation that is ironic.
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