Question

irony quick check
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which type of irony is known as situational irony in literature? (1 point)
when insults are directed at a person with the intent to mock or criticize their behavior
when a character expects one thing to happen, and the reader knows otherwise
when an outcome occurs that is very different from what is expected
when language is used that means the opposite of what is said

Explanation:

Situational irony in literature occurs when the outcome is contrary to what is expected. Insult - based mocking is verbal irony, a character - reader knowledge disparity is dramatic irony, and using language to mean the opposite is verbal irony too.

Answer:

when an outcome occurs that is very different from what is expected