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The Power of Humor — Test

Question 7 • English Language Arts 10

What is the definition of situational irony?

Answer
A
a situation in which a character says the opposite of what he or she really means
B
a situation in which an author makes fun of human flaws and imperfections
C
a situation in which the reader knows something the characters do not know
D
a situation in which what happens is the opposite of what was expected to happen

Explanation

Situational irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is different from—or opposite to—what people expected. For example, a fire station catching fire would be an unexpected reversal. Choice D, “a situation in which what happens is the opposite of what was expected to happen,” gives this definition.

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