The correct answer is: irony that is expressed through speech.
The correct answer is "irony that is expressed through speech." Verbal irony refers to a situation in which a person says something but means the opposite or something different from what is actually said. To determine the correct answer, you can breakdown the phrase options and identify which one aligns with the definition of verbal irony. In this case, it is option two, "irony that is expressed through speech." This phrase correctly describes verbal irony as it emphasizes the use of words to express irony.
