Question

verbal irony is when one says something that ____ the reality of the situation.
□ is the opposite of
□ contrasts with
□ all of the above
□ is sharply different from

Explanation:

Verbal irony involves saying something that is opposite, contrasts with, or is sharply different from the reality of the situation. All these descriptions capture the essence of verbal irony.

Answer:

C. all of the above