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1. Situational: when a situation turns out differently than expected 2. Dramatic: when the reader knows something the character does not
3. Verbal: when something is said to mean something else, like sarcasm
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∙ 8y ago
- Verbal irony occurs when a speaker says something that contrasts with what they actually mean or intend.
- Situational irony happens when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected.
- Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters in a story do not, leading to tension or humor.
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∙ 12y agodramatic- when the audience knows something the character doesnt
situational- when something happens we do not expect
verbal-when what was said was the opposite of what was meant
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∙ 14y agoThree types of irony
- Verbal
- Dramatic
- Situational
Verbal Irony
This is the contrast between what is said and what is meant. Most sarcastic comments are ironic.
For instance, the person who says, "Nice going, Einstein," isn't really paying anyone a compliment.
Dramatic Irony
This is the contrast between what the character thinks to be true and what we (the reader) knowto be true. Sometimes as we read we are placed in the position of knowing more than what one character knows. Because we know something the character does not, we read to discover how the character will react when he or she learns the truth of the situation.
Think Soap Operas!
It's when you know the boogeyman is hiding in the attic, but the hero of the movie doesn't know that. You want him to get a clue and stay away from the attic. "Don't open that door! Get out of the house!" The irony is that the hero thinks he is safe, when you know he's in danger. There is that element of contrast again.
Situational Irony
It is the contrast between what happens and what was expected. Irony of situation is often humorous, such as when a prank backfires on the prankster.
It's the equivalent of a person spraying shaving cream in his own face when he was trying to spray his best friend.
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http://jbernard.teach-nology.com/Short%20Stories/Lamb%20to%20the%20Slaughter/Three%20Types%20of%20Irony%20-%20Notes.htm
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∙ 14y agoverbal, dramatic, and situational
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What are the three types of ironies in 'The Catbird Seat' by James Thurber?
The three types of ironies in "The Catbird Seat" are dramatic irony, situational irony, and verbal irony. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not. Situational irony involves a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. Verbal irony is when a character says one thing but means another.
What are the three types of irony?
There is dramatic, situational, and verbal irony. Dramatic Irony- the contrast between what the character knows and what his audience knows. Situational Irony- the contrast between what was expected to happen and what actually ended up happening. Verbal Irony- the contrast between what is said and what is meant. These types of irony have to do with the conflict, theme, and setting.
How many primary types of irony are there?
There are three primary types of irony: verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony. Verbal irony occurs when someone says something that deliberately contradicts what they really mean. Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is different than what was expected. Dramatic irony happens when the audience knows something that the characters do not.
What three kinds of Irony are the most common in stories?
The three most common types of irony in stories are verbal irony (when a character says something but means the opposite), situational irony (when the outcome of a situation is contrary to what was expected), and dramatic irony (when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters).
What are the three types of ironies in the bishops candlesticks?
i think situational,dramatic, and verbal irony.
What are different types of irony?
Some different types of irony are verbal, dramatic and situational.
What are the types of irony?
The main types of irony are verbal irony (saying something that contrasts with the intended meaning), situational irony (when the outcome is different from what was expected), and dramatic irony (where the audience knows something the characters do not).
What are the three forms of irony?
The three forms of irony are verbal irony, where a character says something but means the opposite; situational irony, where the outcome is different from what is expected; and dramatic irony, where the audience knows something the characters do not.
What is a three letter word for Expressing Irony?
Wry is the answer I found for Expressing Irony.
What options does not include two of the three forms of irony that you have learned about?
Dramatic and symbolic irony
What are two types of conflict that begin with i?
Irony and idiocy.
Where can one find information on dramatic irony?
One can find information on dramatic irony on Wikipedia where it gives information on lots of different types of irony. For specific information on dramatic irony, one can go on Encyclopedia Britannica.
