Question

What irony is used in the story the little match girl

Answer 1

there is situational irony. One example of situational irony can be found at the beginning of the story with the treatment and attitude of everyone around the little girl. In society, we expect adults to want to look after their children, and that these children will be protected from all the “bad things” in the world. However, that is not the case with this story. The little girl wanders aimlessly through the streets, barefoot and shivering. No passing adults stop to help her

Answer 2

Answer:

Dramatic irony has been used in the story.