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 meaning 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.
which type of irony is the following example? a lifeguard, trained to save people from drowning, needs to be rescued after getting caught in a strong ocean current.
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony

Explanation:

The example describes a situation where the outcome (a lifeguard needing rescue) is different from what is expected (a lifeguard saving others). This fits the definition of situational irony, which involves a contrast between expected and actual outcomes.

Answer:

situational irony