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That would be irony! (Situational irony, if you wish to be more specific.)

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Could you give Give examples of ironic statement?

Irony is when the opposite of what you would expect to happen actually happens. A firehouse burning down to the ground is ironic because you would never expect that to happen.


This is when something happens that is the opposite of what was expected?

When something happens that is the exact opposite of what you expected to happen, this is called irony. An example would be getting candles to relieve your stress and them accidentally burning the house down.


What is it called when the audience or reader knows something the character does not?

It is called dramatic irony. Dang you beat me to it. And situational irony is when something unexpected or opposite of what you thought was going to happen happens.


When things happen in a way that is the opposite of what is expected this is called?

That is called 'unexpected'.


When the opposite of what you think will happen happens?

That incident could be described as a surprise; or as a reality check.


What is a prediction that suggests what you expect will happen?

In the scientific method this would be called the "hypothesis".


What is the opposite word of happen?

the opposite of "happen" is "dematerialize"


What is it called when there is a difference between what one expects to happen and what actually happens?

The difference between what one expects to happen and what actually happens is simple. It is most often called reality.


Irony occurs when-?

there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. This can be in situations, events, or statements where the outcome is the opposite of what is expected or intended. Irony often involves humor or sarcasm.


A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time is called?

A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions? Answer: Scientific Law


What happens when two forces act in opposite directions with the same amount of force?

If this happens then they will get pushed apart. Otherwise nothing really will happen unless there is objects at the end were it is pushing.


What happens if global warming is eliminated?

that probibly will never happen because we are to deep into the mess of global warming to expect much change for the better.