Use the story to answer the question.

Question

Why are the italicized lines in the first paragraph ironic?

(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

The best response is: The reader knows something that Janelle does not.

This indicates an ironic situation where the audience is aware of context or information that creates a disconnect between Janelle's thoughts or feelings and the actual circumstances, leading to a sense of irony.