Understanding Irony in Literature

<p>A waiter spills soup on a customer while bragging about his culinary skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It typically involves two contradicting meanings for effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Verbal Irony = When the literal meaning differs from the intended meaning Situational Irony = A discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens Dramatic Irony = When the audience knows something that the characters do not Irony = Contradicting meanings often used for humor or empathic effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Verbal Irony = Used to emphasize a point by saying the opposite of what one means Dramatic Irony = Creates tension as the audience anticipates characters' responses Situational Irony = Involves an outcome that is contrary to what was expected Irony = A figure of speech that includes various forms of contradiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dramatic Irony = The audience knows the villain is hiding in the closet, but the character does not Situational Irony = A fire station burns down while the firefighters are out on a call Verbal Irony = Saying 'What a beautiful day' during a storm Irony = A broad concept that encompasses verbal, situational, and dramatic forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Situational Irony = Involves unexpected outcomes that defy common logic Verbal Irony = Often delivered in a sarcastic tone to convey the opposite meaning Dramatic Irony = Frequent in storytelling, where the audience holds crucial information Irony = May evoke humor or underline a truth in human experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dramatic Irony = Common in literature and films Verbal Irony = Often used in everyday conversations or speeches Situational Irony = Can frequently appear in real-life events Irony = A general term that encompasses various types of contradictions</p> Signup and view all the answers