Which of the following are examples of verbal irony? (Check all that apply)

Answer 1

1. "What lovely weather we're having," she said sarcastically as a thunderstorm rolled in.
2. "Oh great, another flat tire," he muttered under his breath with a smirk.
3. "I just love spending all day in traffic," she said with a sigh.
4. "Fantastic, just what I needed - a parking ticket," he said with a smile.

Examples 1, 2, and 4 are examples of verbal irony.