Read the story below and highlight examples of verbal irony, dramatic irony, and situational irony. (3 points)
Verbal irony:
- The weather forecast predicted a sunny day, but as soon as they arrived at the beach, it started pouring rain.
- "Oh, great," he said with a sarcastic tone, "another flat tire on a Monday morning."
Dramatic irony:
- The audience knows that the main character's best friend is planning a surprise birthday party for them, but the main character is completely unaware.
- As the detective searches for clues, the viewers can see that the suspect is hiding in the closet right behind them.
Situational irony:
- A fire station burns down during a fire drill.
- A doctor gets sick while giving a lecture on the importance of healthy living.