Question

An event in a story that's exactly the reverse of what was expected is an example of?

A. character action.
B. dramatic sarcasm.
C. situational irony.
D. subtle conflict.

Answer 1

C. situational irony.

Step-by-step explanation:

They find that their actions actually the opposite reaction of what was original intended.

Answer 2

C. situational irony. In situational irony the characters find themselves reacting to a situation hoping for a specific outcome, but then find that their actions actually elicit an opposite reaction of what was original intended. Hence the situation becomes ironic.