To determine which sentences are examples of irony, we need to identify statements that convey a meaning opposite to what is expected or intended.
Irony:
- “Thanks for picking today, of all days, to get stuck for twenty-six minutes.” (This implies that it's particularly unfortunate to be delayed today, possibly when it matters the most.)
- “I would never make such a silly mistake.” (If the person ends up making a silly mistake later, it would be ironic because they claimed they would never do that.)
Not Irony:
- “Janelle ran the half-block from the subway station to the office.” (This is a straightforward statement with no underlying contradiction.)
- “Has the new supervisor come around yet?” (This is a simple inquiry without irony.)
So the sentences that are examples of irony are:
- “Thanks for picking today, of all days, to get stuck for twenty-six minutes.”
- “I would never make such a silly mistake.”