Understanding Irony in Literature

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What is the definition of irony in literary terms?

When the actual meaning of a word is the opposite of what is stated (correct)

The clear communication of a message

When the meaning of a word is the same as what is stated

The matching of appearance and reality

How do authors use irony in literary works?

To criticize, mock, show contempt, and condemn evil (correct)

To show admiration for heroes

To praise good deeds

To highlight positive aspects only

Which type of irony involves pretending ignorance to reveal someone else's ignorance or inconsistency?

Dramatic irony

Socratic irony (correct)

Verbal irony

Situational irony

How does irony serve as a social critique?

By creating incongruity that reveals societal flaws Signup and view all the answers

What literary effect does verbal irony primarily aim to achieve?

To create humor by stating the opposite of what is meant Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is exemplified in the situation where a diplomat states 'We have reached an impasse' at a diplomatic summit?

Understatement Signup and view all the answers

In 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, what is the situational irony that drives the story's theme?

The real value of the lost necklace Signup and view all the answers

Which type of irony is exemplified when the audience knows about Oedipus's errors before he does in 'Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles?

Tragic irony Signup and view all the answers

What type of irony do playwrights use to enhance audience anticipation by revealing information that the characters are unaware of until later in the play?

Dramatic Irony Signup and view all the answers

What type of incongruity is pervasive in a literary work with an unreliable narrator like in 'The Go-Between' by L.P. Hartley?

Structural Irony Signup and view all the answers

In the text, cosmic irony is described as a literary device in which characters are controlled by:

Fate or the gods Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of situational irony from the text?

Mrs. Mallard's joy upon learning of her husband's survival Signup and view all the answers

Which literary work is NOT used as an example of irony in the text?

The Hobbit Signup and view all the answers

What role does the doctor play in 'The Story of an Hour' by Kate Chopin?

He represents societal expectations of marriage Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of verbal irony from the text?

'It's to die for' said by Scar in The Lion King Signup and view all the answers

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What is the definition of irony in literary terms?

How do authors use irony in literary works?

Which type of irony involves pretending ignorance to reveal someone else's ignorance or inconsistency?

How does irony serve as a social critique?

What literary effect does verbal irony primarily aim to achieve?

Which literary device is exemplified in the situation where a diplomat states 'We have reached an impasse' at a diplomatic summit?

In 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, what is the situational irony that drives the story's theme?

Which type of irony is exemplified when the audience knows about Oedipus's errors before he does in 'Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles?

What type of irony do playwrights use to enhance audience anticipation by revealing information that the characters are unaware of until later in the play?

What type of incongruity is pervasive in a literary work with an unreliable narrator like in 'The Go-Between' by L.P. Hartley?

In the text, cosmic irony is described as a literary device in which characters are controlled by:

What is an example of situational irony from the text?

Which literary work is NOT used as an example of irony in the text?

What role does the doctor play in 'The Story of an Hour' by Kate Chopin?

What is an example of verbal irony from the text?

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