Question

it new!: early modernism
read the sentence.
a lifeguard jumped into the ocean to save a drowning person, but he wound up needing to be rescued himself.
this sentence describes an example of
cosmic irony.
dramatic irony.
situational irony.
verbal irony.

Explanation:

To determine the type of irony, we analyze each option:

• Cosmic irony involves a contrast between human aspirations and the universe's indifference, not applicable here.
• Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more than characters, not the case here.
• Situational irony is a contrast between expected and actual outcomes. A lifeguard, expected to save others, needing rescue himself fits this.
• Verbal irony is a contrast between what's said and meant, not relevant here.

Answer:

C. situational irony.