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How do you recognize or determine if an expression is ironic?
If there is no incongruity, that is if things match up – then there is no verbal or situational irony. See if the statement made by the character conflicts with the setting intentionally or unintentionally. If the character is using a mocking tone, this is verbal irony and indicates sarcasm.
What is cosmic irony?
Definition of Cosmic Irony Cosmic irony is irony involving fate. Cosmic irony can mean that fate and destiny, or even gods, control and play with human hopes and desires. Cosmic irony can also be the idea that the universe is so big and humans are so tiny that the universe simply does not care what happens to us.
What are the 6 types of irony?
Terms in this set (6)
- Verbal Irony. Sarcasm.
- Situational Irony. The actions of someone based on an expectation that lead directly to the outcome they wish to avoid.
- Dramatic Irony. When the reader of audience is let in on a fact that is unknown to most of the characters.
- Cosmic Irony.
- Historic Irony.
- Socratic Irony.
How do you know if something is ironic?
In general, irony refers to a clash between expectations and outcomes. Typically, the outcome is the opposite of what someone wanted or hoped for. It’s ironic, for example, when your boss calls you into her office, and you’re expecting a promotion, but you instead find out you’ve been fired.
How do you identify the type of irony?
Definition: There are three types of irony: verbal, situational and dramatic. Verbal irony occurs when a speaker’s intention is the opposite of what he or she is saying. For example, a character stepping out into a hurricane and saying, “What nice weather we’re having!”
What is the irony of Antigone?
The story of Antigone uses situational irony to depict human character and the nature of such. Creon has sentenced Antigone to death for treason after she buried her brother. Antigone is depressed and unhappy and has been damaged emotionally as a result of her ordeal.
What is life’s greatest irony?
The greatest irony is that life only truly begins when we have something for which we are willing to die.
What is the definition of verbal irony?
Verbal irony is a figure of speech. The speaker intends to be understood as meaning something that contrasts with the literal or usual meaning of what he says.