irony in literature

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Three basic types of irony in literature

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Dramatic IronyThe reader is aware of information that the character in the story is not.

Creates suspense

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Situational IronyThe reader typically expects the opposite to happen

“See the signs” after the fact

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Verbal IronyThe speaker means the opposite of what is said

Because of their knowledge of events, readers understand the opposite to be true