The irony in his dilemma is that Biddy had longed to escape the limitations of living in a small village, only to find herself trapped in a different kind of confinement once she arrives in London. Walter Dean Myers communicates this irony effectively through Biddy's experiences and the contrast between her initial aspirations and her reality.
Walter Reader-Blackton died in 1976.
Walter Reader-Blackton was born in 1895.
Satirical, Ironic, Tongue-in-cheek The tone in fact presumes naiveté in a way that smiles and winks at the reader. To use some buzz words, it is "cynical," "ironic," and "playful." And it cracks us up.
Credit cards don't have a "balance on them." The reader essentially just reads the credit card number, then communicates with the credit card company's computers to find out if the purchase can be approved or not.
Automobiles today are highly sophisticated with monitoring systems in place. These monitoring systems notice when there is a problem. Each of these problems have an associated code. The code reader communicates with the on-board computer to diagnose the problems.
These details create an ironic effect by portraying Zaroff as a sophisticated and cultured gentleman, which is contradictory to his true nature as a cold-blooded hunter who preys on human beings. The contrast between his refined appearance and his barbaric actions shocks the reader, highlighting the depth of his depravity.
The name Fortunato is ironic because it indicates to the reader that he is a fortunate person; however he will soon come to a most unfortunate end.
It depends on who is reading the news that ,so and so was killed by a bear. In most cases it would be a sad loss for a family and friends. But if the reader or listener of such news is far away and has no connection to the victim, then yes, it could be seen as ironic.
Saki communicates the theme of the hypocrisy and absurdity of social conventions in "The Open Window." Through the character of Vera, he challenges the reader to question the reliability of appearances and the consequences of blindly accepting societal norms. The setting of a rural English country house adds to the atmosphere of deception and manipulation in the story.
A thesis statement typically appears at the end of the introductory paragraph. It clearly communicates the main point or argument of the paper and provides a roadmap for the reader on what to expect in the rest of the text.
A forceful tone is one that communicates assertiveness, strength, and determination. It often conveys a sense of authority and demands attention or action from the listener or reader. Language and phrasing in a forceful tone are direct and commanding.
The type of irony in the story "Poison" is situational irony. This is because the outcome of the story is different from what the reader or characters expect, creating a surprising and often ironic twist.