Types of Irony
Types of Irony
Types of Irony
IRONY
Q2 LESSON 7
02/11/2021
IRONY
Irony is about expectations.
Irony is a statement that intends to express the
opposite of what was stated.
It is the difference between what we expect to
happen, and what actually does happen.
It is often used to add suspense and interest.
TYPES OF IRONY
1. Verbal Irony
2. Dramatic Irony
3. Situational Irony
VERBAL IRONY
A character says one thing but means the opposite.
Also called sarcasm or being sarcastic.
EXAMPLES:
1. The locker room smells really good.
2. When you appear to be sick and someone asks you if
you’re okay. You say “Of course!” But in the
meantime you are vomiting and fainting.
DRAMATIC IRONY
When the reader understands more about the events of
a story than a character.
You know something that a character doesn’t.
EXAMPLES:
1. Tim’s parents are proud of the “A” he got on the test, but we know he
cheated.
2. In all of the Friday the 13th movies, we know Jason is in the woods. The
characters do not. When they go out into the woods we are afraid for them
because we know that they are in danger. We scream for them to run, we get
excited when they fall, we cringe when we know that Jason is right behind
the tree.
SITUATIONAL IRONY
When what actually happens is the
opposite of what is expected.
Something about the situation is completely unexpected.
EXAMPLES:
1. The teacher’s daughter is a High School drop out.
2. The mayor’s wife gets caught stealing.
3. The chef won’t eat his/her own cooking.
4. The barber always needs a hair cut himself.
REMEMBER
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Something that is ironic is unexpected.