Item 1
Verbal irony is when the expected outcome of an event or situation defies normal expectations, while situational irony is when a character refers back to previous memories in order to make sense of current situations.
Item 2
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Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.
Item 3
Verbal irony is when a character says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is a contrast between what the audience knows and what the character expects.
Item 4
Verbal irony is when the audience knows something that contrasts with the character's expectations, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.
1 answer
The correct distinction between verbal irony and situational irony is found in Item 2:
Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is when the expected outcome of an event defies normal expectations.
Verbal irony involves a mismatch between what is said and what is actually meant, while situational irony involves an unexpected and often contrasting outcome to a situation.
