Milestones Review: 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 is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony occurs when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite. For example, saying 'Great job!' to someone who just made a mistake.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony happens when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs. For example, a fire station burns down.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not. This creates tension and engagement in the story.

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Example of verbal irony: A girl at a bus stop in the rain says, 'Isn't this great?' What type of irony is this?

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This is an example of verbal irony.

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In The Tell-Tale Heart, what is an example of situational irony?

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The narrator wants to kill the old man even though the old man has done nothing wrong.

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What is the difference between verbal irony and situational irony?

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Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean, while situational irony is when the outcome is different from what was expected.

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Can you give an example of dramatic irony?

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In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is in the house, but the characters do not.

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What is an example of situational irony in everyday life?

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A plumber's house has leaky pipes.

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What is the purpose of using irony in literature?

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Irony adds depth to the narrative, creates humor, or emphasizes a point by highlighting contrasts.