This is the use of exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
“Oh, great! Another rainy day,” said when looking out at a downpour.
Sarcasm
A form of irony where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.
Verbal Irony
A character in a horror movie hears a strange noise and decides to investigate.
Dramatic Irony
This technique imitates another work in a humorous way, often to criticize it.
Parody
A comedian mimics a politician’s speech to highlight their ridiculousness.
Parody
A situation where the audience knows more about the circumstances than the characters do.
Dramatic Irony
A student says, "I just love studying for four hours on a Saturday!"
Verbal Irony
This type of irony occurs when an outcome is significantly different from what was expected.
Situtational Irony
A fire station burns down while firefighters are responding to a call.
Situational irony?