What is irony?
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 verbal irony?
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Verbal irony occurs when what is said is different from what is meant.
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What is situational irony?
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Situational irony happens when what occurs is the opposite of what is expected.
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What is dramatic irony?
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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that a character does not.
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Example of verbal irony: Mom says, 'Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!' while looking at a messy room. What type of irony is this?
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This is an example of verbal irony.
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In Toy Story, the audience knows the toys can talk, but the human characters do not. What type of irony is this?
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This is an example of dramatic irony.
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What is the purpose of using irony in literature?
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Irony is used to create humor, emphasize a point, or provoke thought by contrasting expectations with reality.
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