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Irony in literature

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This document discusses three types of irony: dramatic irony where the reader knows something a character does not, creating suspense; situational irony where the opposite of what is expected happens; and verbal irony where the speaker means the opposite of what is said, and the reader understands the true meaning based on context.

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Dramatic Irony The reader is aware of information that the character in the story is not. Creates suspense
Situational Irony The reader typically expects the opposite to happen See the signs after the fact
Verbal Irony The speaker means the opposite of what is said Because of their knowledge of events, readers understand the opposite to be true

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Irony in literature

  • 2. Dramatic Irony The reader is aware of information that the character in the story is not. Creates suspense
  • 3. Situational Irony The reader typically expects the opposite to happen See the signs after the fact
  • 4. Verbal Irony The speaker means the opposite of what is said Because of their knowledge of events, readers understand the opposite to be true