Violates readers' expectations, but does so I d Way uULIJ Duun
believable. Readers may be startled by the ending but on reflection find that
it makes sense.
Practice
Notebook Respond to these questions.
1. Fill in the chart to show how the story events lead to situational irony.
SITUATION
WHAT IS EXPECTED
WHATE
Mathilde's husband hands her
an invitation to a glittering ball.