Your friend sarcastically says, “Oh, great,” after spilling coffee on their shirt. Which of the following statements best explains why this is an example of verbal irony?(1 point)

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The friend’s tone contrasts with the literal meaning of the words
The friend’s tone contrasts with the literal meaning of the words

The situation is ironic because they didn’t expect the spill
The situation is ironic because they didn’t expect the spill

The friend’s comment is a form of exaggeration.
The friend’s comment is a form of exaggeration.

The friend is using humor to clarify their actions

Answer 1

The correct statement that best explains why this is an example of verbal irony is:

The friend’s tone contrasts with the literal meaning of the words.

Verbal irony occurs when someone says something but means the opposite, and the friend's sarcastic tone conveys that they do not actually think spilling coffee is "great."