Charles Darnay's statement that he knew the Marquis was an example of verbal irony because, although he did in fact know the Marquis personally, he was implying that he knew him in a positive or friendly manner when, in reality, his relationship with the Marquis was anything but positive. This contrast between what is said and what is meant creates verbal irony.
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Having Simon beaten to death after being mistakenly identified as the beast was a moment of pure irony in Lord of the Flies.
The irony in the book was overwhelming. In this sentence, the symbolism in the book took away from the book's meaning.
I was absolutely flabbergasted when I realized the irony of the situation.
There is a great irony of history which forms the central part of his story.
can you give me 3 examples of irony
This is a great irony of history which forms the central part of his story.
In "Because I could not stop for Death," the initial irony lies in the personification of Death as a kind and gentle figure, contrasting the traditional view of Death as sinister. The behavior of both Death and the speaker can extend this irony by presenting Death as a polite suitor and the speaker as accepting Death's company without realizing the finality of the journey. This irony emphasizes the inevitability of death and the calm acceptance of the speaker towards this universal truth.
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I was ironing in the ironman room ....
irony