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.
2.
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What are the main types of irony?
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The main types of irony are verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony.
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Which is NOT a type of irony?
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Momentous is NOT a type of irony.
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What is verbal irony?
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Verbal irony occurs when what is said is different from what is meant.
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What is situational irony?
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Situational irony occurs when what happens is the opposite of what is expected.
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What is dramatic irony?
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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that a character does not.
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Example of verbal irony: Mom says, 'Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!' looking at a messy room. What type of irony is this?
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This is an example of verbal irony.
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