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Irony Flashcards

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What is irony?

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A meaning that is the OPPOSITE of its literal meaning

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What are the 4 types of irony?

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Situational
Verbal
Sarcasm
Dramatic

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What is situational irony?

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In which the opposite HAPPENS of what one would expect

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What is verbal irony?

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In which the speaker SAYS something which is the opposite of what he/ she really means
Not intended to hurt anyone

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What is sarcasm?

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Just like verbal irony except it is intended to hurt someone

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the reader or viewer knows something that the characters don’t

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