How does situational irony best contribute to satire? situational irony may amuse, which is the main purpose of satire. satire makes use of situational irony to point out ideal patterns of behavior. situational irony highlights the difference between what people say and what they believe. satire relies on situational irony to expose the difference between society's beliefs and reality.

men had a stronger claim to titles and wealth during the renaissance.

the grass-plot before the jail, in prison lane, on a certain summer morning, not less than two centuries ago, was occupied by a pretty large number of the inhabitants of boston; all with their eyes intently fastened on the iron-clamped oaken door.

— the scarlet letter,

nathaniel hawthorne

''eyes intently fastened''

''iron-clamped oaken door''

are the answers

yes, the correct answer is responsibility.