Which type of irony is present in the speaker's plea for the landlady to see for herself?

Situational irony

Dramatic irony

Verbal irony

Cosmic irony

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Answer and Solution

A. Situational irony

The answer is situational irony. The speaker believes seeing would counteract prejudice, yet it may not change the landlady's views.

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