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It's ironic that most sentences beginning "It's ironic that ..." are not ironic. Like that one.I'll think of another nine later, whne I am feeling less cynical.
Lew Barton has written: 'The most ironic story in American history' -- subject(s): Lumbee Indians
John A. Clair has written: 'The ironic dimension in the fiction of Henry James' -- subject(s): Irony in literature
The anticlimax of "The Necklace" occurs when Mathilde Loisel discovers that the expensive necklace she borrowed was actually a fake and that all the hardship and sacrifice she endured to replace it was in vain. This revelation undercuts the buildup of tension and expectation, leading to a disappointing and ironic conclusion.
James Ashbrook Perkins has written: 'Ironic narration in Tom Jones' -- subject- s -: Irony in literature
Morton Gurewitch has written: 'The ironic temper and the comic imagination' -- subject(s): Comedy, History and criticism, Irony in literature
In the excerpt from William Dean Howells's Editha, the following sentences use an ironic tone: "Will you take up the whole burden of it if anything happens to him?" "It was as if she could not say enough, and she wanted him to say more." These sentences reflect a contrast between what is being said and what is actually meant, creating irony in the text.
The adverb form of the word ironic is ironically.Some example sentences are:Ironically, the fire station caught fire and burnt down.He looked ironically into her eyes.
The ironic twist at the ending of "Full Circle" is that the protagonist ends up right back where he started despite all his efforts to break free from the cycle of repetition. The story comes full circle, reinforcing the idea that some things are inevitable and cannot be escaped.
Louis A. Marre has written: 'Ironic historian' -- subject(s): English Epic poetry, History, History and criticism, Irony in literature, Narration (Rhetoric)
The closing sentences of the story are ironic because they present a twist or unexpected outcome that contrasts with the rest of the narrative. This adds depth to the story and challenges the reader's assumptions, leaving them with a lasting impact. The irony often serves to highlight a theme or message in the story.
it was about slave owners fighting for political freedom?