Question

irony- a literary device or event in which how things seem to be is very different from how they actually are. verbal irony- a literary device using language with an intended meaning that is different from (and often opposite to) the literal meanings of the words. dramatic irony- a literary device where the audience knows information that the characters do not, creating tension or humor. situational irony- a literary device when the actual outcome of a situation is starkly different from what was expected, creating a surprising twist. what type of irony is used in the following example? someone says, \wow, youre so good at singing!\ to a person who is clearly tone-deaf and singing terribly. situational irony dramatic irony verbal irony

Explanation:

The example involves a speaker using language ("Wow, you're so good at singing!") with an intended meaning that is the opposite of the literal meaning (since the person is tone - deaf and singing terribly). This matches the definition of verbal irony, which is a literary device using language with an intended meaning different from (and often opposite to) the literal meanings of the words.

Answer:

verbal irony