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 or outcome.

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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.

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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.

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Example of Verbal Irony.

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A student asks to leave class, and the teacher replies, 'Sure, it's not like we do anything important in this class.'

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Example of Situational Irony.

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A fire station burns down while the firefighters are out on a call.

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Example of Dramatic Irony.

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In Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows Juliet is alive, but Romeo believes she is dead.

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What is the effect of irony in literature?

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Irony can create humor, emphasize a point, or enhance the emotional impact of a story.

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How does situational irony differ from dramatic irony?

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Situational irony involves unexpected outcomes, while dramatic irony involves audience knowledge that characters lack.