Question

1. what is the definition of irony? 2. list the types of irony and their definitions 3. provide an example for each type of irony

Explanation:

Irony is a literary device where there's a contrast between what's expected and what actually occurs. Verbal irony is when words express the opposite of the intended meaning (e.g., saying "Great weather!" during a storm). Situational irony is when the outcome is contrary to expectations (e.g., a fire station burning down). Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something characters don't (e.g., in a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is hiding while the character walks into the room).

Answer:

1. Irony is a contrast between expectation and reality.
2. - Verbal irony: Words mean the opposite.

• Situational irony: Outcome contradicts expectation.
• Dramatic irony: Audience knows more than characters.

1. - Verbal: "Great job!" after a mistake.

• Situational: A traffic cop gets a speeding ticket.
• Dramatic: In Romeo and Juliet, audience knows Juliet is faking death but Romeo doesn't.