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 expectation and reality.
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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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What is verbal irony?
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Verbal irony occurs when a speaker says one thing but means the opposite.
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What is another term for verbal irony?
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Sarcasm is often used interchangeably with verbal irony.
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What is situational irony?
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Situational irony is a contrast between what a character expects to happen and what actually happens.
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Can you give an example of situational irony?
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An example of situational irony is when a fire station burns down.
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What is 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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