Irony
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Define verbal irony
Verbal irony is when a speaker's intended meaning is different from the literal meaning of their words.
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Define dramatic irony
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters in the story, creating a contrast between the character's understanding and the actual situation.
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Define situational irony
Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
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Irony
a situation where there is a contrast between reality and expectations
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