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Situational irony
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a literary device in which events or circumstances within a story are contrary to what one would expect, often leading to an unexpected outcome or twist
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situational ironies
What is "situational irony"?
Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs. This type of irony often highlights a surprising or unexpected outcome that contrasts with what was anticipated. For example, if a fire station burns down, it is situationally ironic because one would expect a fire station to be the last place to catch fire. Situational irony adds depth to narratives by creating surprising twists or emphasizing the unpredictability of life.
