Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of irony involves events that turn out the opposite of what was expected?

Situational
Dramatic
Verbal
osmic

The correct answer is: Situational

Situational irony involves events that turn out the opposite of what was expected. This is different from dramatic irony, where the audience is aware of a situation that the characters are not. Verbal irony involves saying something but meaning the opposite. Option D, "osmic," is not a valid type of irony and is therefore incorrect.