The use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning; a statement or situation where the meaning is contradicted by the appearance or presentation of the idea.
Three kinds of irony are commonly recognized:
- Verbal irony is a trope in which the intended meaning of a statement differs from the meaning that the words appear to express.
- Situational irony involves an incongruity between what is expected or intended and what actually occurs.
- Dramatic irony is an effect produced by a narrative in which the audience knows more about present or future circumstances than a character in the story.
Example of irony:
Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol can prevent heart disease whereas drinking...... drinking moderate amounts of alcohol can prevent heart disease whereas drinking heavily can stop it.
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