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

A. Character action.

B. Situational irony.

C. Dramatic sarcasm.

D. Subtle conflict.

Answer:- B. Situational irony.

Situational irony is a literary device in which the outcome of a story is the opposite of what was expected. This can be used to create humor, suspense, or surprise. For example, in the story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, the townspeople expect that the winner of the lottery will receive a prize. However, the winner is actually stoned to death. This is an example of situational irony because the outcome is the opposite of what was expected.