What most peope consider to be ironic is that someone wrote a book a few years earlier about a ship called the Titan- and what happened to it is exactly what happened to the Titanic.
One example is The Californian's operator removing his headphones right before the Titanic radios for help.
Another example is when Ismay pockets the iceberg warning, but doesn't take it seriously.
when the ship sunk by overload or wiring issues
examples of situational irony: the 6th sense, titanic, shallow hal
RMS
Musicians of the RMS Titanic died on 1912-04-15.
Musicians of the RMS Titanic was born on 1889-03-18.
Animals aboard the RMS Titanic happened in 1912.
In the Titanic we see that the situational irony found in the text is that eventhough The Californian was the ship closest to The Titanic, it would've been crucial if The Californian would'nt have turned off their scanner.
It was unsinkable but it sank!
examples of situational irony: the 6th sense, titanic, shallow hal
Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens in a situation. It involves a contrast between what the audience knows and what the characters in the story know. It often results in unexpected, surprising, or humorous outcomes.
Situational irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is different from what was expected or intended. It is a literary technique where there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually takes place.
Verbal irony is when a speaker says something but means the opposite (sarcasm), while situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens in a situation. Verbal irony is expressed through words, while situational irony is evident in the events or outcomes that occur.
Situational irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is different from what was expected. It often involves a discrepancy between what is intended or anticipated and what actually happens. Situational irony can create humor, tension, or surprise in a story or situation.
verbal irony had to do with words, but situational irony has to do wit events.
Another name for situational irony is irony of events.
Situational irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is different from what is expected, while verbal irony happens when someone says the opposite of what they mean for effect. Situational irony is more about unexpected events, while verbal irony involves words and their actual meaning.
Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens in a particular situation. It can create unexpected twists in a story and often leads to humorous or thought-provoking outcomes.
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant features situational irony, where the outcome of the story is contrary to what the characters and readers expect. The twist at the end, revealing the true value of the necklace, is an example of situational irony.