Understanding Irony: Verbal, Dramatic, and Situational Examples
Dive into the world of irony with examples of verbal, dramatic, and situational irony explained through scenarios like sarcastic comments, horror movie twists, and unexpected encounters. Explore how irony adds layers of meaning and depth to storytelling, from characters knowing more than others to outcomes defying expectations. Learn to identify and appreciate the nuances of irony in various contexts.
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Verbal Irony Verbal irony occurs when someone says one thing, but means the opposite. (Sarcasm) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LN G1ySVsl4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- qzeflmJvEU&list=PLhRLy7Per9bpFPWmSB OUR8tuq_Rs-OZBI
Dramatic Irony Dramatic irony is when the audience knows more than the characters. CI-gNK_y4
Situational Irony Situational irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNg _IZWS9D8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK QXTsXoHlQ
Your boyfriend shows up for a date in ripped jeans and a stained t-shirt. With a smirk, you say, Oh, thanks for dressing up for our date. Verbal Irony
Youre watching a horror movie that has a killer on the loose. You and the rest of the audience know that the teenagers should not go walking in the woods because the killer is lurking in the shadows. They think it will be fun and head into the woods. Dramatic Irony
A young man lies and breaks a date with his steady girlfriend so that he can go to the movies with a new girl (cheater). When he goes to buy a snack, he runs into his steady girlfriend who is with another guy. Situational Irony
Tims parents are proud of the A he got on the test, but we know he cheated. Alex writes a love poem to Judy but we know that Judy loves Devin. Dramatic Irony
Review Something that is ironic is unexpected. If unexpected by a character, it s dramatic. If unexpected by everyone, it s situational. If it s sarcasm, it s verbal.
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