It's kind of ironic how police are supposed to enforce the law but I see cops on cell phones all the time. Also it's ironic that you drive on a parkway & park in a driveway.
Absolutely. Police can do the "rolling stop" at stop signs, but citizens are not allowed. Also, it is ironic to see the number of people who speed up for a red light and then have to slow down for a green one. And it is ironic that the driver who almost rear-ended you blows the horn and gives you a mean face as if you did something wrong.
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irony of intuition
He won the lottery but lost the ticket.
examples of situational irony: the 6th sense, titanic, shallow hal
Verbal irony is when a character says something directly contradictory. There are many examples in Fahrenheit 451.
Sure! Here's an example: "The fire station burned down." This statement is ironic because fire stations are supposed to prevent fires, not be destroyed by them.
"Oh, I love being stuck in traffic for hours," said sarcastically by someone who is frustrated by the delay. This is verbal irony because the statement expresses the opposite of the speaker's true feelings. "Wow, you're so smart!" said to someone who just made a foolish mistake. This is verbal irony because the statement is meant to be sarcastic and mocks the person's lack of intelligence.
Verbal irony: "Wow, what a beautiful day," said on a rainy and stormy day. Situational irony: A fire station catching on fire or a lifeguard drowning are examples of situational irony where the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs.
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An ambulance driver speeding receives a speeding ticket. A parent tells their messy child, "Wow, your room is so clean!" A teacher fails a spelling test. A person waiting in a long line comments, "This is moving at lightning speed."
Irony is used to hide the true meaning of what is really wanted to be said. You're incredibly beautiful, it has been said to an ugly woman is an example of irony.
There are many examples of situational irony in Of Mice and Men. One example of situational iron is the fact that the bigger guy is the more emotional one.