In a literary work, what is irony?

A. An explanation of an event that took place before the story begins
B. An element in a story that evokes pity or compassion for the characters
C. The underlying reason a tragic hero causes a tragedy to happen
D. A situation in which the outcome of events contradicts what is expected

Question

In a literary work, what is irony?

 		A.	An explanation of an event that took place before the story begins
 		B.	An element in a story that evokes pity or compassion for the characters
 		C.	The underlying reason a tragic hero causes a tragedy to happen
 		D.	A situation in which the outcome of events contradicts what is expected

anonymous · Answer

A hero who suffers a tragic fall of some kind

anonymous · Answer

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect: