ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -irony of situation is a discrepancy between the expected result and actual results. Irony involves the perception that things are not what they are said to be or what they seem.

Detailed explanation-3: -irony: a contrast or discrepancy between appearance and reality, or between what is expected and what actually happens. In verbal irony a person says one things and means another.

Detailed explanation-4: -Irony occurs when there’s a marked contrast between what is said and what is meant, or between appearance and reality. Examples include: “How nice!” she said, when I told her I had to work all weekend. (Verbal irony)

Detailed explanation-5: -Irony: A contradiction between appearance or expectation and reality. 1. Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing and means something else or the opposite.