Irony

Question 1

Irony

Answer 1

A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens

Question 2

Verbal Irony

Answer 2

Irony in which a person says one thing and means another, or uses words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of the literal meaning.

Question 3

Situational Irony

Answer 3

Irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is opposite to what was expected.

Question 4

Dramatic Irony

Answer 4

Irony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience - but not by the characters in the story