Question

In "the pardoner's tale" the three rioters are sure that they can destroy death, and yet they fail to see that they are falling into his trap. this is an example of ____ .

a. irony
b. heroism
c. hedonism
d. flattery

Answer 1

The answer is A-Irony

Answer 2

A. Irony is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Irony is used by the writers for creating an outcome which is different than what a reader expects. It is used in both films and movies. There are three types of Irony; Dramatic, Situational and Verbal. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience know more about a situation than the character does. situational irony occurs when the event that occurs is opposite of what is expected. The Verbal irony occurs when the character says opposite of what he really means. It is also called sarcasm.