which of the following events is an example of situational irony in "R.M.S. Titanic"?
a. although the Californian is the ship closest to the Titanic, it doesn not come to the Ttanic's rescue
b. when the rew realizses the extent of the damage to the Titanic, they send out a call for help
c. many well-known passengers occupy the titanic's first-class passenger accommodations on its maiden voyage
d. when the crew spots the iceberg directly in front of the, they try hard to avoid it.
please, please, pleeease, help me on this
i have nooo idea. i have tried :)
Check this definition of situational irony, and then take a shot at the answer.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/situational+irony
well, i would guess A or D... but D sounds like it could be the better answer
just a guess, according to the link you gave
now, can you tell me what you think?
Although I understand why you're leaning toward D, I believe the better answer is A. It was ironic that the Californian did not help the Titanic passengers -- in fact it's still a mystery that hasn't been completely solved.
ok, that sounds right too
thanks for everything ms.sue
You're very welcome, y.
Sure, I can help you with that!
Situational irony is a literary device that occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. To determine which event in "R.M.S. Titanic" is an example of situational irony, we need to look for an event that goes against expectations or has a surprising outcome.
Let's analyze each option and see which one fits the definition of situational irony:
a. Although the Californian is the ship closest to the Titanic, it does not come to the Titanic's rescue.
This could be considered situational irony because it goes against the expectation that the closest ship would be the first to come to the Titanic's aid. However, this answer does not fully capture the element of surprise or unexpectedness because a ship not coming to the rescue is not something completely unforeseen in this context.
b. When the crew realizes the extent of the damage to the Titanic, they send out a call for help.
This event does not seem to have an ironic element to it as it aligns with the expected action when facing a perilous situation.
c. Many well-known passengers occupy the Titanic's first-class passenger accommodations on its maiden voyage.
This does not appear to be an example of situational irony either, as it is quite normal for a luxury liner's maiden voyage to be filled with well-known passengers.
d. When the crew spots the iceberg directly in front of them, they try hard to avoid it.
This event can be considered an example of situational irony. The crew's efforts to avoid the iceberg are expected and logical. However, given the historical context of "R.M.S. Titanic," the audience knows that their efforts will ultimately fail and the ship will collide with the iceberg. This contrast between their efforts and the outcome creates situational irony.
Therefore, the correct answer is d. when the crew spots the iceberg directly in front of them, they try hard to avoid it.
Remember, when analyzing events for situational irony, it's important to consider the expectations and the outcome to determine if there is a contrast that creates surprise or unexpectedness.