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, often highlighting a contrast between expectations and reality.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when an event turns out in a way that is opposite to what one would logically expect.

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a person says something but means the opposite, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do, creating tension or humor.

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Example of situational irony: A fire station burns down. What does this illustrate?

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This illustrates situational irony because one would expect a fire station to be safe from fire.

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In the book 'Holes', what type of irony is present when Stanley says there is no lake at Camp Green Lake?

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This is an example of situational irony.

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In 'Star Wars', what type of irony is present when the audience knows Darth Vader is Luke's father before Luke does?

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This is an example of dramatic irony.

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What is the effect of using verbal irony in speech?

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Verbal irony can create humor, emphasize a point, or convey sarcasm.

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Can you give an example of verbal irony?

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Saying 'Oh, great!' when something bad happens is an example of verbal irony.

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What is the purpose of irony in literature?

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Irony adds depth to a story, creates tension, and engages the audience by subverting expectations.