ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The opposite of what should be
A
simile
B
characterization
C
foreshadowing
D
irony
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The direct opposite of irony in speech is “sincerity", the direct opposite of irony in a situation is “congruity” and synonyms “appropriateness", “harmony".

Detailed explanation-2: -Close candidates include “consistency”, or better yet “internal consistency”, or “coherence”, as well as “constancy” of meaning across events and situations. We can say, “being serious” and “professionalism” also strongly suggest the opposite of irony.

Detailed explanation-3: -The opposite of ‘irony’ is ‘sincerity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Opposite of though it may seem strange or unlikely. unsurprisingly. predictably. expectedly. as expected.

Detailed explanation-5: -humor. paradox. satire. twist. wit. banter. burlesque. contempt. More items

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