Irony is D: a contradiction between appearance and reality.
Example:
A police officer getting pulled over.
It could be said that Patch realized that he wanted to have a career to serve others when he was at the mental institution for attempting suicide. There was one important event where he helped a man to fix his broken cup with a piece of tape, this is how he got his name "path" and it might be considered the starting point of his career. <span />
Answer:
It basically means you need to make a decision. You're sitting on the fence and can go either way.
Explanation:
Correct answer for apex: He had high hopes for a bright future.
give someone pleasure or satisfaction