What is irony?
Types of Irony

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. It often highlights a contrast between expectations and reality.
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What is situational irony?
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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
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Example of situational irony: A pilot is afraid of heights.
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This is situational irony because a pilot, who is expected to be comfortable with heights, is actually afraid of them.
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What is verbal irony?
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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.
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Example of verbal irony: "That dog is as harmless as a fly."
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This is verbal irony because the speaker implies the dog is dangerous, despite the literal meaning suggesting it is harmless.
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What is dramatic irony?
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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.
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Example of dramatic irony: The audience knows the characters cannot hear the toys speaking, but the toys do not know.
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This is dramatic irony because the audience has knowledge that the characters lack.
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