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Gerard clicked the mouse impatiently. “Come on, come on, come on. Refresh already,” he muttered to himself. The computer beeped. A window popped up with the message, “transfers complete.” Gerard frowned at the numbers on the screen. Something wasn’t right. He was in the middle of a virtual bank heist. His computer code was supposed to be stealing a few dollars from thousands of accounts and depositing them in an anonymous separate account. Instead, it appeared to have transferred all of his and his partner’s money to thousands of other people’s accounts.
Vera entered. “Are you finished yet? We should really get out of here.”
Gerard felt sweat roll down his forehead. The others were going to flip out. “Oh, I’m finished, alright,” he said.
Vera motioned for him to hurry up. “Then let’s go, genius!”
How do different types of irony create narrative effects in this story? Select the three correct answers.

(2 points)
Responses

Situational irony creates suspense.
Situational irony creates suspense.

Verbal irony creates suspense.
Verbal irony creates suspense.

Situational irony creates tension.
Situational irony creates tension.

Dramatic irony creates humor.
Dramatic irony creates humor.

Verbal irony creates humor.
Verbal irony creates humor.

Dramatic irony creates tension.

1 answer

The three correct answers regarding how different types of irony create narrative effects in the story are:

  1. Situational irony creates suspense. - Gerard's expectation that his code would steal small amounts from others is subverted when it actually transfers his and his partner's money to thousands of accounts, creating suspense as we anticipate the fallout.

  2. Situational irony creates tension. - The unexpected outcome of the bank heist leads to tension as Gerard realizes the gravity of the mistake and the potential reaction of others involved.

  3. Dramatic irony creates tension. - The reader understands the gravity of the situation and Gerard's failure, heightening the tension as we see him remain unaware of the full consequences.

These forms of irony contribute to the overall feeling of tension and suspense in the narrative.