I believe it is irony
Contrast is a synonym for difference. Expected means when something can be easily predicted or you could assume this would happen. Reality is when is something that could happen but doesn't really include predicting anything. It is more of using common sense to analyze something that could happen.
a contrast beetween expectation and reality ?well we have 14 words here folk tale
I assume this is a trick question, and the answer is "everything". If you expect it, it is your expectation and if it is your expectation, you expect it.
If you mean probabilistic expectation, the answer is no.
Irony- the discrepancy between reality and expectation.
expectation is what we wish things to be, reality is what they tun out to be.
The difference between reality and what you expect
That concept is known as irony. It involves a discrepancy between expectation and reality, often manifesting in a situation that is the opposite of what one would expect.
Among many, I like one of the simplest (Satisfaction = Reality - Expectation) where (Reality = Perception) and a positive satisfaction occurs when perception overcomes expectation and vice-versa.
I believe it is irony
Irony
The irony in the story "Barney" by Will Stanton lies in the contrast between the protagonist Barney's perception of his dog as a hero and the dog's ultimate reality as an ordinary pet. Despite Barney's belief in his dog's exceptional abilities, the dog's actions in the story highlight its limitations and reveal the disconnect between Barney's imagination and the dog's true nature. This contrast between expectation and reality creates a sense of irony in the narrative.
The contrast between the appearance and the reality of the characters gives Shakespeare's characters depth.
It's called a "discrepancy" or "discrepancy between expectation and reality." This can lead to feelings of surprise, disappointment, or even confusion.
The phrase that refers to the contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually does happen is called "irony." Irony occurs when there's a difference between appearance and reality, or when the outcome is different from what was anticipated. There are different types of irony, including verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony, each involving different aspects of this contrast.
Verbal irony is a rhetorical device that highlights the contrast between what is said and what is actually meant or true, often leading to an unexpected outcome that defies reader expectations.