ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRANSCENDENTALISM LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of irony occurs when someone states one thing and means another, and is often considered sarcastic in nature.
A
Dramatic Irony
B
Situational Irony
C
Verbal Irony
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Verbal irony occurs when someone says one thing but means another. As a literary device, this happens anytime the literal meaning of a statement differs from the author’s or character’s intended meaning. Verbal irony can be a way to include humor or levity in a story, but it’s not always funny.

Detailed explanation-2: -Verbal irony Verbal irony is when your speaker says something that’s the opposite to what they mean. While it sounds similar to sarcasm, it’s not exactly the same.

Detailed explanation-3: -Verbal irony is a figure of speech that communicates the opposite of what is said, while sarcasm is a form of irony that is directed at a person, with the intent to criticise.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dramatic irony. Also known as tragic irony, this is when a writer lets their reader know something that a character does not. Comic irony. This is when irony is used to comedic effect-such as in satire. Situational irony. Verbal irony. 03-Sept-2021

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