Question

1. what is irony? a. a song by alanis morissette which uses the concept of irony with perfect academic precision. b. when something unexpected happens. c. a contrast between how something appears to be and how it actually is. d. exactly the same thing as sarcasm.

Explanation:

Irony is a literary and linguistic device where there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs. Option B describes an unexpected event which is a form of situational irony. Option C describes a contrast between appearance and reality which is also a type of irony. Option D is incorrect as sarcasm is a form of verbal irony but not exactly the same as irony in general. Option A just mentions a song using the concept of irony without defining irony itself.

Answer:

B. When something unexpected happens.
C. A contrast between how something appears to be and how it actually is.