1. Unit 3 Extra Notes: Irony Irony is speaking in such a way as to imply the contrary of what one says, often for the purpose of ridicule, mockery, or jest. Three kinds of irony: Verbal Irony Dramatic Irony Situational Irony Figures of Irony: -Antiphrasis- Irony of one word, often derisively through patent contradiction. -Sarcasms- Use of mockery or verbal taunts.

2. Examples: Verbal Irony: -You are arguing with your mother, who reprimands you for being “smart.” Your reply is a sarcastic, “If you think I’m smart, why won’t you let me make some smart decisions?” -Your boyfriend or girlfriend shows up in ripped jeans and a stained t-shirt. With a smirk you say, “Oh! I see you dressed up for our date. We must be going to a classy restaurant.” Dramatic Irony: Have you ever seen a horror movie that has a killer on the loose? You and the rest of the audience know that the teenagers shouldn’t go walking in the woods late at night, but they think a midnight stroll would be romantic. Needless to say, the teens become the next victims.