what is an example of irony in literature
Definition: There are three types of irony: verbal, situational and dramatic. Verbal irony occurs when a speakerâs intention is the opposite of what he or she is saying. For example, a character stepping out into a hurricane and saying, âWhat nice weather weâre having!â. Situational irony occurs when the actual result of a situation is totally different from what youâd expect the result to be. Sitcoms often use situational irony. For example, a family spends a lot of time and money planning an elaborate surprise birthday party for their mother to show her how much they care.