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 contrast between expectations 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 verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony.

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Define verbal irony.

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

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Give an example of verbal irony.

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When someone looks at a messy room and says, 'What a beautiful sight!' they are using verbal irony.

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Define 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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Give an example of situational irony.

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A fire station burns down is an example of situational irony.

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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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Give an example of dramatic irony.

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In Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows Juliet is alive, but Romeo does not, leading to tragic consequences.

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What is NOT a type of irony?

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Momentous is NOT a type of irony.

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How does verbal irony differ from situational irony?

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Verbal irony is about what is said versus what is meant, while situational irony is about what is expected versus what actually occurs.