Question

question 1 of 10 which of the following story events from robinson crusoe would be considered situational irony? a. crusoe wants freedom, so he leaves his parents house, but then hes forced to be a slave to a ship captain. b. crusoe finds grapes and dries them into raisins, which he learned during his time on the plantation. c. crusoe goes from being ungrateful for being deserted on the island to being accepting of the consequences of his sins. d. crusoe gets stuck out in the water with his canoe and must use his intelligence to get back to shore.

Explanation:

Situational irony occurs when the outcome is the opposite of what is expected. Crusoe leaves for freedom but becomes a slave, which is an unexpected outcome. Option B is a normal action - learning to make raisins. Option C is a character development, not irony. Option D is a problem - solving situation, not irony.

Answer:

A. Crusoe wants freedom, so he leaves his parents' house, but then he's forced to be a slave to a ship captain.