Irony Practice

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What is irony?
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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning or outcome.
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What is situational irony?
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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
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Example of situational irony: A police station gets robbed.
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This is situational irony because a place meant to enforce the law is itself a victim of crime.
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What is verbal irony?
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Verbal irony is when someone says one thing but means another, often the opposite.
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Example of verbal irony: A man looks out at a storm and says, 'Wonderful weather we're having!'
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This is verbal irony because the man's statement contradicts the reality of the storm.
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What is dramatic irony?
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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.
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Example of dramatic irony: A man meets his long-lost son but does not recognize him, while the audience knows their relationship.
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This is dramatic irony because the audience has knowledge that the character lacks.
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