Question 1: Identify the example of situational irony in the passage.

Answer: The expected success of the charity run contrasted with its repeated postponements and low turnout.

Question 2: Explain why this situation is an example of irony.

Answer: Because the organisers’ confidence and efforts were countered by the unexpected and disappointing outcome, highlighting the discrepancy between expectation and reality.

Question 3: Identify and correct the error in the following statement: 'The organisers expected a low turnout, but unsurprisingly, many people attended.'

Answer: The statement contradicts the irony; if organisers expected low turnout, then many attendees would be unexpected, so the correction should reflect that.

Question 4: Select the option that best explains the irony in the passage.

Answer: c) The event was postponed multiple times despite expectations of success.

Question 5: Describe a different scenario where situational irony might occur in a community event.

Answer: Students should describe a situation where expectations and outcomes are opposite, such as a planned celebration that is interrupted by an unforeseen event, highlighting the irony.

Question 6: Correct the following sentence to accurately reflect the irony: 'The fire station burned down because the firefighters forgot to check the fire alarms.'

Answer: The correction should clarify that the fire station burning down is ironic because firefighters, responsible for fire safety, failed to check the alarms.

Question 7: Explain how the use of irony enhances the reader’s understanding of the situation.

Answer: Irony emphasizes the contrast between expectations and reality, highlighting the absurdity or poignancy of the situation, thereby deepening the reader’s engagement and understanding.

Question 8: Create your own brief story (around 10 lines) that demonstrates a clear example of situational irony.

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