Irony is when the literal meaning is the opposite what is meant what is said what is understood what is heard

what is said

Explanation:

Irony is when the literal meaning is the opposite from what is said.

verbal irony implies a different meaning to what is actually said.

Among the options given on the question the correct answer is option B.

what is said.

Explanation: Irony is an important art of writing which is used to oppose something using humor.The irony word is derived from the Greek character Eiron who used to make his character strong by using wit.

According to the literature, the irony  irony is a contrast or incongruity between expectations for a situation and what is reality. It can be different from the surface meaning of anything which is said in the text and the underlying meaning.

However, there are three types of irony which are verbal, dramatic and situational.

Therefore, the irony is when the literal meaning is the opposite from what is said.

the correct answer is   d. a picture depicting people applauding a country's leader.

you didn't list the options but im guessing it's resolving contradictions