What does irony mean in English literature?

In simplest terms, irony occurs in literature AND in life whenever a person says something or does something that departs from what they (or we) expect them to say or do. Just as there are countless ways of misunderstanding the world [sorry kids], there are many different kinds of irony.

What is irony example?

For example, two friends coming to a party in the same dress is a coincidence. But two friends coming to the party in the same dress after promising not to wear that dress would be situational irony — you’d expect them to come in other clothes, but they did the opposite. It’s the last thing you expect.

Which of the following is the best definition of irony?

Irony occurs when what actually happens turns out to be completely different from what would be expected. In writing or speaking, irony involves using words so the intended meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning.

What is an example of situational irony?

Situational irony is the irony of something happening that is very different to what was expected. Some everyday examples of situational irony are a fire station burning down, or someone posting on Twitter that social media is a waste of time.

What is dramatic irony and examples?

Dramatic Irony occurs when the audience (of a movie, play, etc.) understands something about a character’s actions or an event but the characters do not. Examples of Dramatic Irony: Girl in a horror film hides in a closet where the killer just went (the audience knows the killer is there, but she does not).

What is the irony of this story?

The definition of irony as a literary device is a situation in which there is a contrast between expectation and reality. For example, the difference between what something appears to mean versus its literal meaning. Irony is associated with both tragedy and humor.