Question

what is the definition of situational irony?
a situation in which an author makes fun of human flaws and imperfections
a situation in which the reader knows something the characters do not know
a situation in which what happens is the opposite of what was expected to happen
a situation in which a character says the opposite of what he or she really means

Explanation:

Situational irony refers to a contrast between expected outcomes and actual results. The first option describes satire, the second is dramatic irony, and the fourth is verbal irony. The third option matches the definition of situational irony.

Answer:

a situation in which what happens is the opposite of what was expected to happen