Types of Irony Flashcards
1
Q
what is verbal irony?
A
when a character says one thing but means the opposite (sarcasm)
2
Q
what is situational irony?
A
when what actually happens is not what is expected to happen
3
Q
what is dramatic irony?
A
the readers know something but the characters do not
4
Q
what is irony?
A
a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens
