Irony Review

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What is verbal irony?

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What is said is different than what is meant.

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What type of irony occurs when the outcome is the opposite of what is expected?

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Situational irony.

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What is situational irony?

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What happens is the opposite of what is expected.

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In Toy Story, the audience knows that the toys can speak and move, but the human characters do not. What type of irony is this?

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Dramatic irony.

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the audience knows something that a character does not.

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What is the main characteristic of verbal irony?

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It involves a contrast between what is said and what is meant.

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Can you give an example of situational irony?

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A fire station burns down.

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What is the difference between verbal irony and sarcasm?

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Sarcasm is a form of verbal irony that is often intended to mock or convey contempt.

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What is an example of dramatic irony in literature?

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In Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows Juliet is alive, but Romeo believes she is dead.

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What is the purpose of using irony in literature?

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To create tension, humor, or to provoke thought.