irony-related issues

1. **Definition:** Irony, broadly defined, is the contrast between appearances and reality. It involves a discrepancy between what is expected and what actually happens or is understood[^2^]. 2. **Types of Irony:** - **Verbal Irony:** A speaker says something, but means the opposite, often for hu...

1. **Verbal Irony**: When someone says something but means the opposite. For example, saying "What a beautiful day" during a thunderstorm to emphasize its unpleasantness[[5](https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf/what-irony)]. 2. **Dramatic Irony**: Occurs when the audience knows something that the...

Irony, in a broad sense, involves a contrast between appearances and reality or between expectations and outcomes. Here are the main types of irony: 1. **Verbal Irony**: When there's a difference between what is said and what is meant or intended. This often involves sarcasm or saying the opposite o...