Question

Which kind of irony is displayed in the following example?

A politician, well-known for his "family values," is caught cheating on his wife.
A. Dramatic irony
B. Situational irony
C. Verbal irony

Answer 1

I would say B.

Situational irony is an occasion in which the outcome is significantly different from what was expected or considered appropriate.

In this case, no one expected the politician who is well known for his family values to cheat on his wife.

Answer 2

situational, because its a situation. simple as that