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Irony

Irony . Isn’t it Ironic?. What is Irony . t he use of a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its intended or literal meaning. Verbal Irony . Definition: an attitude or expression that is the exact opposite of what is being said. Example of Verbal Irony

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Irony

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  1. Irony Isn’t it Ironic?

  2. What is Irony the use of a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its intended or literal meaning

  3. Verbal Irony Definition: an attitude or expression that is the exact opposite of what is being said Example of Verbal Irony A Person gets into a car accident that is his fault and tells the other drive, “I’m actually a great driver.”

  4. Situational Irony Definition: when a situation ends exactly the opposite of how the reader or viewer thinks it will happen Example of Verbal Irony A lifeguardis saved from drowning when attempting to save another person.

  5. Visual Irony Definition: a picture or action differs greatly from its intended consequences ACTIVITY In ONE COMPLETE SENTENCE EACH, explain why the next six pictures are ironic. YOU WILL WRITE SIX SENTENCES TOTAL! Start you sentences by writing Picture #____ is ironic because ______________________________.

  6. Ironic?

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