Question

Which of the following is NOT an example of situational irony? A. The poor servant who was abused by the prince learned he was the long-lost heir to the king’s throne. B. A man hiking alone in Alaska during a blizzard in sub-zero weather freezes to death. C. After successfully jumping over the pier in his motorboat, the stunt man went home, took a shower, slipped, and broke his leg. D. The man wanted to avoid the skateboarders on the sidewalk so he stepped into the street and was hit by an X Games tour bus.

Answer 1

Answer B. is the only example that is not situational irony because hiking alone in Alaska is expected to lead to death.  The other answer choices are situational irony because they include events that are not what is expected in that situation.