Question

Identify the type of irony used in the following scenario:

You are watching a cartoon of a cat chasing a mouse outside in a yard. You see the mouse run under a fence to get away from the cat. Behind the fence, you see a big dog sleeping. The cat, feeling smart and superior, decides to run around the fence to get the mouse.
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Responses

verbal irony
verbal irony

dramatic irony
dramatic irony

situational irony

Answer 1

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situational irony

Answer 2

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situational irony

Answer 3

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The type of irony used in the given scenario is situational irony. Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. In this case, the cat believes it is clever and makes the decision to run around the fence to catch the mouse, thinking it has outsmarted its prey. However, the irony lies in the fact that behind the fence, there is a big dog sleeping, which the cat is unaware of. The unexpected presence of the dog creates a twist in the situation, contrary to the cat's expectations of an easy capture.