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, often highlighting a contrast between expectations and reality.

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What are the main types of irony?

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The main types of irony are verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony.

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Which is NOT a type of irony?

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Momentous is NOT a type of irony.

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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 occurs when what happens is the opposite of what is expected.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs 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!' 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 which type of irony does the audience have more information than the characters?

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This is known as dramatic irony.

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What is the difference between verbal irony and situational irony?

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Verbal irony involves a discrepancy between what is said and what is meant, while situational irony involves a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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Can irony be used in everyday conversation?

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Yes, irony can be used in everyday conversation to convey humor or sarcasm.