Irony is

is a literary device used by many authors to   describe a situation where what we expect is very different from what actually happens.

Types of irony

• Verbal Irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

Verbal Irony

Verbal irony is when you say something different than what you mean. This is done intentionally by the speaker, often with the hope that either the listener or the audience recognizes the presence of irony. 

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Situational Irony

Situational irony occurs when the outcome of an event turns out to be completely unexpected.

Situational Irony 

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Dramatic Irony

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters don’t.

Dramatic Irony

This is dramatic irony because ..........

• Romeo kills himself beside Juliet, thinking she is dead.  

• Yet,the audience knows she is not dead.