Irony Definitions
Situational Irony
when there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens
The weather forecast predicted lovely weather today: a thunderstorm.
Verbal Irony
Why would an author choose to include irony?
To contrast expectations with reality
Verbal Irony
when a character or narrator says one thing while meaning the opposite
Characters make remarks about the ship's safety, while the audience knows it is doomed to sink.
Dramatic Irony
In what way does irony provide criticism?
It uses humor or juxtaposition to point out an issue without preaching to the reader
Dramatic Irony
when the audience or reader understands something about a character's situation that the character does not
A fire station burned down last night.
Situational Irony
What literary element does irony require?
It requires context to for the reader to fully understand it.