Irony Flocabulary

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often creating a contrast between expectations 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 another, often used for humor or sarcasm.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony happens when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs.

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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 in the story, creating tension or humor.

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How can irony create humor in a text?

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Irony can create humor by presenting unexpected twists or contrasts that surprise the audience.

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How can irony create tension in a story?

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Irony can create tension by revealing information to the audience that the characters are unaware of, leading to suspenseful situations.

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Give an example of verbal irony.

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An example of verbal irony is when someone looks at a messy room and says, 'Wow, this place is spotless!'

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Give an example of situational irony.

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An example of situational irony is a fire station burning down.

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Give an example of dramatic irony.

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An example of dramatic irony is in a horror movie where the audience knows the monster is in the house, but the characters do not.