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 situational irony?
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Situational irony occurs when an event turns out in a way that is opposite to what one would logically expect.
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What is dramatic irony?
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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something important that a character in the story does not know.
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What is verbal irony?
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Verbal irony is when a person says something but means the opposite, often for humorous or emphatic effect.
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Example of situational irony?
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A police station being robbed is an example of situational irony, as one would expect a police station to be a safe place from crime.
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Example of dramatic irony in literature?
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In 'Romeo and Juliet', the audience knows Juliet is alive, but Romeo believes she is dead, leading to tragic consequences.
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Example of verbal irony?
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Saying 'Oh, great!' when something bad happens is an example of verbal irony.
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