Identify the type of irony used in the following excerpt:
(from J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series)
Why were you lurking under our window?
Yes yes, good point, Petunia! What were you doing under our windows, boy?
Listening to the news, said Harry in a resigned voice.
His aunt and uncle exchanged looks of outrage.
Listening to the news! Again?
Well, it changes every day, you see, said Harry.

Verbal Irony

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Dramatic Irony

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Situational Irony

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C None of the above
Choice D is correct as there is no irony in the given passage. It is an example of sarcasm. Choice A is wrong as in the passage Harry does not say something and mean something else. Choice B is wrong as the passage does not tell that Harry does not know what others are in knowledge of. Choice C is wrong as Harry does not say something thinking that the opposite is going to happen.

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