Irony, Mood, and Foreshadowing

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says something but means the opposite, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

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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 something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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Example of verbal irony: 'What lovely weather we’re having' during a storm.

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This statement is ironic because the weather is actually terrible.

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Example of situational irony: A fire station burns down.

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This is ironic because one would expect a fire station to be the least likely place to catch fire.

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Example of dramatic irony: In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is in the house, but the character does not.

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This creates suspense as the audience anticipates the character's reaction.

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How does mood differ from tone?

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Mood is the feeling evoked in the reader, while tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.

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What is an example of situational irony in a story?

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A police officer gets arrested for breaking the law.