The candidate, known for being extremely talkative, answers every question with a simple "yes" or "no." The interviewer, expecting elaborate responses, is puzzled. The candidate's lack of verbal communication contradicts the job requirement.
Well, Mary, thank you for coming in today. We're looking for someone with exceptional communication skills for this role. Tell me, what makes you the perfect fit?
Great! Can you provide an example of a challenging situation you've faced in a previous job and how you handled it?
Job Interview
Yes...
Verbal Irony
No...
Oh, you shouldn't have! What is it?
The retired firefighter receives a gift from colleagues. A fire extinguisher. Everyone laughs, thinking it's a humorous and fitting gift. The retiree spent their career putting out fires and is now receiving a tool to start one, creating a situational irony.
HAHAHHAHA!!
we have a special gift for you!
Situational Irony
Open it and see!
This is classic! She thinks it's real!
The magician asks for a volunteer to participate in a disappearing act. A skeptical audience member volunteers, confident they won't actually disappear. The audience knows it's a trick, but the volunteer, unaware of the illusion, genuinely believes they are disappearing, creating dramatic irony.