2. Irony
Irony
The contrast between what
appears and what really is
Types of Irony
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
3. Irony
Situational Irony
When the opposite of what is
expected to happen, happens
Irony of situation is often
humorous
when a prank backfires on the
prankster.
4. Irony
Verbal Irony
In conversation, the speaker
intends to be understood as
meaning something that contrasts
with the literal or usual meaning of
what he/she says
Nice going, Einstein! isn t really
paying anyone a compliment
5. Irony
Dramatic Irony
When the reader or audience are aware
of something that the characters in the
story are not.
The reader/audience waits anxiously to
find out what will happen when the
characters discover what we already
know
Makes the reader/audience feel
suspense
When you know the killer is hiding in the
attic, but the hero of the movie doesn't know
that
