Irony Practice

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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. It is often used for sarcasm.

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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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Define dramatic irony.

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

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Example of verbal irony: 'Oh, great! Another rainy day!' What does this imply?

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This implies that the speaker is not actually happy about the rainy day, but is being sarcastic.

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Example of situational irony: A fire station burns down. What makes this ironic?

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It is ironic because one would expect a fire station, which is meant to deal with fires, to be the least likely place to catch fire.

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Example of dramatic irony: In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is in the house, but the character does not. What effect does this have?

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This creates suspense and tension, as the audience is anxious for the character to discover the danger.

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How does situational irony differ from dramatic irony?

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Situational irony involves a contrast between expected and actual outcomes, while dramatic irony involves a contrast between what the audience knows and what the characters know.

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What is an example of verbal irony in literature?

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In Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Mark Antony repeatedly refers to Brutus as an 'honorable man' while implying the opposite.