The Perfect Crime Irony Flashcard

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What is verbal irony?

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A figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning of the words used.

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Provide an example of verbal irony.

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"I've never met a criminal I couldn't catch."

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What is situational irony?

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A situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.

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Provide an example of situational irony.

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A traffic cop gets a speeding ticket on his way home from work.

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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation where the audience knows more about the events than the characters in the story.

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Provide an example of dramatic irony.

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The swimmer doesn't know that she is likely going to be eaten by a shark.

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What is the definition of cosmic irony?

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A type of irony that emphasizes the idea that fate or the universe is indifferent to human suffering.

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What is sarcasm?

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A form of verbal irony where someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often in a mocking tone.

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What happens when the exact opposite of what you expect occurs?

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This is known as situational irony.

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Why is the statement 'The Titanic was an unsinkable ship' an example of situational irony?

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Because the ship sank on its maiden voyage.