Irony Flashcards
1
Q
What is irony
A
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
2
Q
What are the four types of irony
A
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Sarcasm
3
Q
What is situational irony
A
In which the opposite happens of what you would expect
4
Q
What is Verbal irony
A
In which the speaker says the opposite of what he/she really means ( without the intention to hurt anyone )
5
Q
What is sarcasm
A
When the speaker says the opposite of what he/she means but with the deliberate intention to hurt
6
Q
What is dramatic irony
A
When the reader or viewer knows something that the characters don’t
