irony

Question 1

What is Irony in literature?

Answer 1

a literary device where the outcome contrasts with what was expected. It can occur in plot development, characters, and their interactions, such as dialogue.

Question 2

Why is identifying irony important in analyzing literature?

Answer 2

it helps the reader understand the layers of meaning in a story.

Question 3

What is Dramatic Irony? Provide an example.

Answer 3

Definition:
• When the reader knows more information than the characters in the story.
Example:
• In Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows Juliet is not dead, but Romeo does not.

Question 4

What is Situational Irony? Provide an example.

Answer 4

Definition:
• When there is a contrast between what the reader anticipates and what actually happens.
Example:
• Watching a news story about a fire station burning down.

Question 5

What is Verbal Irony? Provide an example.

Answer 5

Definition:
• When a character says something but means the opposite.
Example:
• After a tiring day at school, you tell your parents, “My day was very, very relaxing!”