Question

question 11 of 20 which scenario is the best example of irony? a. rich people set up a tiny country where pies are forbidden. b. the vampire known as dracula is actually several vampires. c. king ethelred the timid conquers multiple rival kingdoms. d. a persons fingernails grow so long that he wins an award.

Explanation:

Irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality. Option C: A king named "the Timid" conquering rival kingdoms is ironic because "timid" implies shyness or lack of boldness, but conquering requires bold, aggressive action—this contrasts expectation (a timid king being passive) with reality (him conquering). Other options lack this contrast: A is arbitrary, B is a factual twist (not irony), D is an unusual but not ironic event.

Answer:

C. King Ethelred the Timid conquers multiple rival kingdoms.