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Unit 3 Extra Notes: Irony

Unit 3 Extra Notes: Irony. Irony is generally defined as a situation, literary or rhetorical device, in which there is an incongruity, discordance or unintended connection which goes beyond the most evident meaning. There are three types of irony: Verbal Irony Dramatic Irony

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Unit 3 Extra Notes: Irony

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  1. Unit 3 Extra Notes: Irony Irony is generally defined as a situation, literary or rhetorical device, in which there is an incongruity, discordance or unintended connection which goes beyond the most evident meaning. There are three types of irony: Verbal Irony Dramatic Irony Situational Irony Types of Verbal Irony: -Antiphrasis- Irony of one word, often derisively (mockingly) through contradiction. -Sarcasms- Use of mockery or verbal taunts, where the meaning of words used are meant to be taken in a negative fashion.

  2. 2. Dramatic Irony- is the device of giving the spectator an item of information that at least one of the characters in the story doesn’t have. • Often the character relies on information that is not quite correct or can be totally false. • This can lead to major problems. ie. Othello

  3. 3. Situational Irony • This is a relatively modern term describing the discrepancy between expected result and actual results. • An example of this is when John Hinckley tried to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan. • Hinckley missed on all of his shots but one hit the bullet proof limo and bounced back to hit Reagan in the chest. • Hence the vehicle meant to save the President was responsible for his being shot, which was certainly not the expected result.

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