Question

question 2 of 21
which of the following statements best illustrates irony?

a. this hamburger is colder than a penguin in a blizzard.

b. maybe you could try getting more mustard on your shirt.

c. the firefighters forgot to put out the coals after the barbecue.

d. line up on the left for hamburgers and on the right for hot dogs.

Explanation:

Irony occurs when there is a contrast between expectation and reality. Firefighters are expected to be responsible for fire safety and properly extinguishing fires, so forgetting to put out barbecue coals directly subverts this expected role, creating situational irony. Option A is a hyperbole, B is sarcasm, and D is a neutral instruction.

Answer:

C. The firefighters forgot to put out the coals after the barbecue.