Irony

Question 1

#definition
Irony

Answer 1

A device used in speaking and writing to deliberately express ideas so they can be understood in two different ways.

Question 2

How many kinds of irony are there ?

Answer 2

There are 3 kinds of irony :

• Verbal irony
• Dramatic irony
• Irony of fate

Question 3

Verbal irony

Answer 3

strengthen a statement by forcing the listener or reader to seek its true meaning.

Question 4

Dramatic irony

Answer 4

occurs in drama/fiction, the audience knows sth the character do not.

Question 5

Irony of fate

Answer 5

occurs in a play or story when events work out contrary to expectations.