What is irony?
Irony in Motion

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. It often involves 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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What is dramatic irony?
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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters in the story, creating a contrast between the character's understanding and the reality.
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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 of what is said.
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Example of situational irony in a movie?
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In 'Tangled', Rapunzel's desire to see the floating lights leads her to a situation where she discovers her true identity.
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Example of dramatic irony in a movie?
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In 'Enchanted', the audience knows that Giselle is in a fairy tale world, while she believes she is in a real-life situation.
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Example of verbal irony in a movie?
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In 'Monsters, Inc.', when Mike says, 'This is going to be a scare of a lifetime!' while the situation is actually humorous.
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