Which is an example of verbal irony? a. Nicki, the worst player on the team, scores the winning goal in the state hockey tournament. b. “Nice dress,” said the bully to the small girl, whose dress was dirty and stained. c. Shawn stumbles, then falls during his dance routine. His teacher likes his determination and gives Shawn the lead in the recital. d. The villain in the play tries to help the police detectives, but the audience knows she stole the jewels.