Types of Irony

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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. It often involves a discrepancy between expectation and reality.

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What are the three main types of irony?

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The three main types of irony are situational irony, verbal irony, and dramatic irony.

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Define situational irony.

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Situational irony occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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Provide an example of situational irony.

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A fire station burns down.

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Define verbal irony.

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

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Provide an example of verbal irony.

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Saying 'Oh, great!' when something bad happens.

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Define dramatic irony.

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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Provide an example of dramatic irony.

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In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is hiding in the closet, but the character does not.

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How does situational irony differ from dramatic irony?

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Situational irony involves a discrepancy between expected and actual outcomes, while dramatic irony involves knowledge that the audience has but the characters do not.

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What is the effect of irony in literature?

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Irony can create humor, emphasize a point, or enhance the emotional impact of a story.