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Question 37 • Language Arts 10

Which scenario shows an example of situational irony?

Answer
A
The audience knows that Brutus is actually ill even though Brutus does not.
B
Portia says she believes Brutus, when really, she thinks he is lying to her.
C
Brutus lies to Portia about his health, knowing that he is fine.
D
Brutus says that he is about to do something that will make him well, but his actions bring about his death.

Explanation

Situational irony occurs when the outcome is the opposite of what someone expects. Brutus believes his actions will make him well, but they instead lead to his death, so the result is unexpectedly tragic. This matches choice B, “Brutus says that he is about to do something that will make him well, but his actions bring about his death.”

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