Question

question 10 of 10
which is an example of irony?

a. a man applies for a job as a court jester, even though the story
takes place during modern times.

b. a man enters a hot - dog - eating contest but decides that he doesnt
want to pay the entrance fee.

c. the shyest girl in school gives a confident speech in front of the
entire student body.

d. a woman argues against deforestation by dressing up as a tree
and blocking a team of loggers.

Explanation:

Irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality. The shyest girl being expected to be nervous or unable to speak publicly, yet giving a confident speech, creates this contrast. Option A is anachronism, B is a contradiction in action (entering but not paying), D is a form of protest, not irony.

Answer:

C. The shyest girl in school gives a confident speech in front of the entire student body.