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 occurs when the opposite happens from what is expected to happen?
dramatic irony
verbal irony
situational irony

Explanation:

The question asks for the type of irony where the opposite of what is expected occurs. As per the given definitions:

• Dramatic irony is about the audience knowing more than the characters.
• Verbal irony is about the intended meaning of words being different from their literal meaning.
• Situational irony is when the actual outcome of a situation is starkly different from what was expected.

Answer:

Situational irony