Question

There's nothing I love more than skipping lunch," Mr. Brock told the flight attendant when he learned that no food would be available on his flight. What's the example of it in verbal irony

Answer 1

Answer:

The act of sarcastically admitting he loved skipping lunch, Mr. Brock's statement is an example of verbal irony where he meant the exact opposite.

Explanation:

Verbal irony is when what one says is the exact opposite of what he/she expects/ wants. This happens by saying one thing but meaning the opposite of it. Verbal irony is mostly intentional and meant to be a criticism or at times, for humorous effect.

The verbal irony in the given scene is when Mr. Brock remarked he loved skipping lunch. Here, he is sarcastically mocking the flight attendant's revelation of no meals in-flight. He was, in truth, expecting in-flight meals which are not available, leading to the ironical remark.