What is the term for: "A literary or rhetorical device in which the opposite of what is expected occurs"?
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Situational Irony
Explanation
Situational Irony is a literary and rhetorical device that occurs when there is a striking contradiction between what is reasonably expected to happen and what actually takes place.
While verbal irony involves a contradiction between what is said and what is meant, situational irony centers entirely on an unexpected twist in events or circumstances (e.g., a fire station burning down).
Key Points
Definition: A discrepancy between expected results and actual outcomes.
Example: A marriage counselor filing for divorce.