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Dive deep into the world of literary irony with this insightful analysis of how authors skillfully use irony to convey hidden meanings. Explore the nuances of verbal, dramatic, and situational irony, unraveling the subtle layers of deception and revelation in renowned literary works. Discover how tone influences the reader's perception, from sympathetic to outraged, enhancing the emotional impact of the narrative.
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Literary Analysis • Irony: the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. EXAMPLE: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend. • Dramatic Irony: irony that is a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play. • Verbal Irony: irony in which a person says or writes one thing and means another. • Situational Irony: irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended,
Tone • Authors set a Tone in literature by conveying emotions/feelings through words. • It indicates the writers attitude. • Examples: sympathetic, positive, negative, emotional, outraged, angry, happy, sad etc….