Question

What is the difference between verbal irony and situational irony? (1 point)

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.

Answer 1

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.