Irony Flashcards
1
Q
What is irony?
A
The difference between what actually happens and reality.
Like sarcasm but without the ugly side…
2
Q
What are the three types of irony?
A
- Situational Irony
- Dramatic Irony
- Verbal Irony
3
Q
Situational Irony
A
You don’t normally expect a dog and a cat to get along.
4
Q
Dramatic Irony
A
When you know something that the character doesn’t know, so it creates tension and suspense.
5
Q
Verbal Irony
A
When you say the opposite of what you mean.
