Question

4. It was the ninth inning and Bryant's team was down by two. Runners were on first and second base

and Bryant was up to bat. He could tie the game, maybe even win it if he got a good hit. Bryant stared
down the pitcher with a cold steel gaze as the ball floated from his hand. Everything seemed to move in
slow motion. Bryant twirled awkwardly. He swung the bat and somehow hit the ball with the bottom of
the handle. The ball gently bounced away from Bryant and landed directly in the third baseman's mitt.
This caused a force out. The third baseman tossed it to the second basemen, causing a second force out.
He threw it to first, and Bryant was responsible for a triple play. As the players lined up to exchange
handshakes at the end of the game, the pitcher stared coolly at Bryant. They shook hands, and the
pitcher said, "Nice hit, Champ. Way to get a hold of it." Bryant had never felt more embarrassed.
Which type of irony is used?
Explain your answer:

Answer 1

Verbal Irony Is being used

The speaker says one thing, but they really mean another, resulting in an ironic clash between their intended meaning and their literal words.

Since Bryan was responsible for the third play, feeling embarrassed when one said "Nice hit, Champ" He did not mean it