CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the main type of irony in the story?
A
verbal (character says one thing but means the opposite)
B
dramatic (reader knows something that a character doesn’t)
C
situational (what happens is the opposite of what is expected, as in a big plot twist)
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In literature, situational irony is a literary or plot device occurring when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. You can use it to create suspense, humor, and surprise in your writing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Situational irony Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is totally different from what people expect. This type of irony is a literary technique that’s riddled with contradictions and contrasts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most people are familiar with a “plot twist” in a story; this is typically when the author employs situational irony.

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