Situational Irony occurs when what happens in the story is what is expected to
happen. a. True b. False
b. False
b. False
b. False
Situational irony occurs when the opposite of what is expected happens in a story. It involves a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs. To determine the correct answer to this question, we need to understand the definition of situational irony. Let's break it down further:
1. Situational irony: This is a literary device where the outcome of a situation is different from what is anticipated or expected.
2. The question states that situational irony occurs when what happens in the story is what is expected to happen. This assertion is incorrect, as situational irony is characterized by unexpected or contradictory outcomes.
To answer this question correctly, we should select option b. False, as stated initially.