Question

1. multiple choice 1 point

when a mother walks into a room and sees that her children, instead of doing their homework, are playing video games, she gives them a stern look and says once youre done with your very important work there, lets take some time out for recreation in the form of some chemistry problems.
this is represents which type of irony?

• dramatic
• verbal
• situational

1. multiple choice 1 point

christopher reeve plays the role of superman, the man of steel, but is paralyzed in a horse - riding accident and later dies.
this is represents which type of irony?

• dramatic
• verbal
• situational

Explanation:

1. The mother says "recreation in the form of some chemistry problems" which is the opposite of what is typically considered recreation. This is verbal irony as words are used to convey a meaning opposite to their literal meaning.
2. Christopher Reeve plays Superman (a symbol of strength and invulnerability) but in real - life is paralyzed and dies. This is situational irony as the outcome is the opposite of what is expected based on his on - screen persona.

Answer:

1. verbal
2. situational