Use the story to answer the question.

Which sentences are examples of irony?

(2 points)
Irony Not irony
Janelle ran the half-block from the subway station to the office.

Thanks for picking today, of all days, to get stuck for twenty-six minutes.

“Has the new supervisor come around yet?”

“I would never make such a silly mistake.”

1 answer

To determine which sentences are examples of irony, we should look for statements where there is a contrast between expectation and reality.

  1. Janelle ran the half-block from the subway station to the office. (Not irony)
  2. Thanks for picking today, of all days, to get stuck for twenty-six minutes. (Irony - Expecting a smooth commute but facing delays instead)
  3. “Has the new supervisor come around yet?” (Not irony - This is a straightforward question)
  4. “I would never make such a silly mistake.” (Irony - Often implies the speaker may actually make a silly mistake)

Based on this analysis, the sentences that are examples of irony are:

Irony:

  • Thanks for picking today, of all days, to get stuck for twenty-six minutes.
  • “I would never make such a silly mistake.”

Not irony:

  • Janelle ran the half-block from the subway station to the office.
  • “Has the new supervisor come around yet?”