Irony
Definition
Irony occurs when there's a contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually happens. It can be humorous, dramatic, or tragic depending on the context.
Related terms
Situational Irony: Situational irony happens when there's a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs.
Verbal Irony: Verbal irony occurs when someone says something but means the opposite for humorous or sarcastic effect.
Satire: Satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize human vices or shortcomings with the intention of bringing about change.
"Irony" appears in:
Subjects (3)
AP English Language
AP Latin
AP Spanish Literature
Study guides (2)
AP English Literature - 5.2 Use of techniques like imagery and hyperbole
AP English Literature - 8.2 Interpreting juxtaposition, paradox, and irony
Additional resources (3)
AP English Literature - MC Answers and Review (Short Fiction, Part 2)
AP English Literature - MC Answers and Review (Short Fiction II)
AP English Literature - Multiple Choice Questions (Short Fiction II)
Practice Questions (3)
Irony in poetry is primarily used to:
Which of the following lines from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" demonstrates irony?
What can irony add to a poem?
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