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Which statement is an example of situational irony in "The Piece of String"?
A.The peasants bargain with one another to get the best prices for their goods, yet all of their goods are worthless.
B.The mayor considers Malandain an honest man, yet Malandain lies about Hauchecorne and the pocketbook.
C.Hauchecorne becomes famous because everyone he meets demands that he tell the entertaining story of "the piece of string."
D.A great crowd gathers in the marketplace at Goderville to barter and trade, but only Hauchecorne benefits from being there.

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Situational irony occurs when what is expected is the opposite of what actually happens. A good example of situational irony in "The Piece of String" is;

  • B. The mayor considers Malandain an honest man, yet Malandain lies about Hauchecorne and the pocketbook.

In the story, Malandain is considered a forthright person who conducts his activities honestly. However, the opposite happens to be the case when he told a lie about Hauchecorne and the pocketbook.

Thus, we see that the opposite of what is expected of him is what he displays.

Therefore, option B is an example of situational irony.

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