C. "Oh, great, we missed the bus," she said.
This sentence contains verbal irony because the speaker is expressing frustration about missing the bus, but the word "great" suggests a positive reaction, which contrasts with the situation.
Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony?
A. "Meet my great-grandmother," she said.
B. "It's great that you won the contest," he said.
C. "Oh, great, we missed the bus," she said.
D. "If you can pick me up Tuesday, that would be great," he said.
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