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Verbal irony
Verbal irony is when a speaker or writer says one thing but means the opposite.
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Dramatic Irony
Dramatic irony is when the audience knows a crucial piece of information that the characters in a play, book, or film do not.
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Situational Irony
Situational irony occurs when the actual outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected.
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Irony
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
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