The novel Speak contains many examples of irony. It is ironic that Melinda has confidence at the end of the book as opposed to her earlier lack of it. It is also ironic that at the end of the book Andy cannot speak, but Melinda can.
Synonyms for the word irony include mockery, sarcasm, cynicism, and satire. Some antonyms include seriousness, and praise. Irony is a noun.
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Some similes in First marking period of the novel "Speak" are.."Art follows lunch, like dream follows nightmare""Nose like a credit card sunk between his eyes""Heather geeking around me like a moth"
Much of the dramatic irony in Shakespeare's 'The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, centers around his pretending to be mad so that he can plan revenge on his Uncle Claudius. As a result initially only the audience knows he is simply feigning madness. In the scene between Polonius and Laertes, Polonious speaks about trust and loyalty, but orders his son followed once he leaves.
They add, because what's a dramatic play without dramatic irony? Some of the most popular plays are dramas, so the answer is yes.
examples of situational irony: the 6th sense, titanic, shallow hal
Some examples of literary devices used in "Things Fall Apart" include symbolism, foreshadowing, irony, and imagery. These devices help convey deeper meanings and themes in the novel.
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Verbal Irony is like sarcasm and like situational irony just spoken. Situational irony is when the opposite occurs than what you expect to happen. Some examples are: the on duty police man was pulled over for speeding.
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.
All animals are equal but some are more equal than others.
One example of irony in the novel Everlost is that Mary Hightower, who sets herself up as the ruler of Everlost to protect children, inadvertently becomes the antagonist who prevents children from moving on. Additionally, Nick, who initially views Everlost as a prison, ends up thriving there and finding a sense of purpose. Lastly, the land of Everlost itself, which is meant to be a place for souls in transition, becomes a stagnant and dangerous realm.
In the movie, "Animal Farm," examples of verbal irony are used about communism and dictatorship. One example is the line stating that "all animals are equal but that some animals have more authority than most."
In "The Censors" by Luisa Valenzuela, examples of irony include the protagonist censoring his own letter which leads to his own execution, and the absurdity of a repressive regime employing individuals to censor themselves. Additionally, the irony of the protagonist initially seeking a job at the censorship department to expedite the delivery of his letter, only to become trapped in the system he sought to manipulate, adds layers of irony to the narrative.
In the novel "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park, one example of irony is when Tree-ear is mistakenly accused of stealing a piece of pottery, even though he is actually trying to return it to its rightful owner. Another example is when Tree-ear finds success in pottery-making, despite facing numerous obstacles and doubters along the way.
One example of irony in "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry is when Bob mentions how trustworthy his old friend Jimmy is without realizing that the man he's speaking to is Jimmy in disguise. This creates dramatic irony for the reader, who knows the truth but the characters do not. Additionally, the fact that Bob ends up unknowingly catching his old friend shows situational irony in how their reunion plays out.
A birdwatcher getting pooped on by a bird they were trying to observe is an example of situational irony. A butcher being a vegan animal rights activist is an example of dramatic irony. A snake oil salesman being afraid of snakes is an example of cosmic irony.