The 3 Types of Irony

What is irony?

• The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

• A way of expressing oneself that does not use a word's strict or realistic meaning.

• What the text is about.

• A brief retelling of the text, free of opinions and unnecessary details.

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When you expect one thing, but the opposite happens.

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

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When someone says one thing but really means the opposite

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

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When the audience knows more about the events of the story than the characters do.

• Situation Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

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True or False: Verbal Irony is the same as sarcasm

• True

• False

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Microsfot's new Chief Executive Officer completes all of her work on an Apple computer.

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

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As the teacher handed back out graded exams, the kid next to you muttered, "Great."

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

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Last night, our local police station was robbed.

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

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In your favorite show, the main character has falled for his co-woker, but she isn't aware of his feelings. He's also not aware that she's married, even though the audience knows this.

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

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A marriage counselor worked so many hours that his frustrated wife filed for divorce.

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony