Irony Flashcards

(5 cards)

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Q

Verbal irony

A

saying the opposite of what you really mean.

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Dramatic irony

A

the audience knows more than the characters.

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3
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Situational irony

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outcome is the opposite as what you expect.

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4
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Socratic irony

A

pretends to be ignorant or less knowledgeable to draw out a deeper truth or expose flaws in another person’s reasoning through leading questions

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5
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irony of fate

A

the view that fate, destiny, or God, seeking diversion or amusement, manipulates human beings and thwarts the humans’ plans.

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