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Irony

Irony. The humorous or scornful use of words to express the opposite of what one really means. Three types of irony: Verbal Dramatic Situational . Verbal Irony. The difference between what someone says and what he or she really means. Dramatic Irony.

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Irony

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  1. Irony • The humorous or scornful use of words to express the opposite of what one really means. • Three types of irony: • Verbal • Dramatic • Situational

  2. Verbal Irony • The difference between what someone says and what he or she really means

  3. Dramatic Irony • The difference between the facts known to a character and the facts known to us, the readers or audience

  4. Situational Irony • The difference between what you would expect to happen in a situation and what actually happens.

  5. Name the Type of Irony • The landlady asks Billy to sign the book and adds “…and we don’t want to go breaking any laws at this stage in the proceedings” • After Billy realizes the dachshund is stuffed, the landlady explains, “I stuff all my little pets myself when they pass away. Will you have another cup of tea?” • As Billy unpacks his suitcase, he thinks, “I’m a lucky fellow, he thought…This is a bit of all right”

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