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.
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He won the lottery but lost the ticket.
examples of situational irony: the 6th sense, titanic, shallow hal
Another name for situational irony is irony of events.
Verbal irony is when a character says something directly contradictory. There are many examples in Fahrenheit 451.
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.
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.
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."
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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.