Question

An event in a story that's exactly the reverse of what was expected to happen is an example of:

A situational irony
B dramatic sarcasm
C character action
D subtle conflict

Answer 1

Answer: A, situational irony

Explanation: Occurs when the outcome of a situation is exactly the reverse of what was expected

Answer 2

An event in a story that's exactly the reverse of what was expected to happen is an example of situational irony. Since the event is a situation and irony means "the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous effect or empathetic effect".
Definition of irony from google.