Use the story to answer the question.

Question

Why are the italicized lines in the first paragraph ironic?

(1 point)
Responses

It is unexpected that Janelle is taking the subway to work.
It is unexpected that Janelle is taking the subway to work.

Janelle’s words are the opposite of what she means.
Janelle’s words are the opposite of what she means.

The reader knows something that Janelle does not.
The reader knows something that Janelle does not.

The reader does not expect Janelle to be thinking anything.
The reader does not expect Janelle to be thinking anything.

Answer 1

The most fitting response is:

Janelle’s words are the opposite of what she means.

This captures the essence of irony, where the intended meaning contrasts with the literal meaning.