Situational irony occurs when incongruity appears between expectations of something to happen, and what actually happens instead. From the choices above, I think the correct answer from the choices listed is option D, Ram is trying to be friendly in spite of hostile treatment.
You will have to provide the comparison notes for anybody to answer this question correctly.
Answer:
C. By explaining how the Dinomatron toy is different from last year's popular toy.
Explanation:
The author would best respond to the counterclaim that Dinomatron is made by the same company that created a holiday toy shortage the previous year by explaining how the Dinomatron toy is different from last year's popular toy. The author's counterclaim will show that there Dimantron is unique and different and could not compared to the previous year's popular toy. Dinomatron brand of toys has distinguishing features that makes it unique from others.
Answer: (B)
Explanation: Because they are Jewish, the Franks, the Van Daans, and Mr. Dussel are in hiding to avoid being discovered by the Nazi party.