2. There are 3 types of irony:There are 3 types of irony:
VerbalVerbal
SituationalSituational
DramaticDramatic
3. VerbalVerbal
This is when what isThis is when what is saidsaid is the opposite of whatis the opposite of what
is meant.is meant.
Example: If I dropped a glass and it broke and IExample: If I dropped a glass and it broke and I
said aloud, “That’s nice,” that is verbal irony. Isaid aloud, “That’s nice,” that is verbal irony. I
don’t really mean that it is a great thing thatdon’t really mean that it is a great thing that
happened.happened.
4. SituationalSituational
The whole event is the opposite of what youThe whole event is the opposite of what you
expect.expect.
Example: After writing a citation to a motoristExample: After writing a citation to a motorist
for speeding, Officer Craziman received a ticketfor speeding, Officer Craziman received a ticket
on his way home for going 45 in a 25 MPHon his way home for going 45 in a 25 MPH
zone.zone.
5. DramaticDramatic
This is when the audience or reader knows moreThis is when the audience or reader knows more
that the characters in the story.that the characters in the story.
Example: Sally is walking to class. Her book bagExample: Sally is walking to class. Her book bag
is overflowing with materials for school. We seeis overflowing with materials for school. We see
her drop her purse on the ground. Randy, a boyher drop her purse on the ground. Randy, a boy
she dislikes in her class, picks up her purse andshe dislikes in her class, picks up her purse and
is about to bring it to her. Before he can handis about to bring it to her. Before he can hand
her the purse, she slaps him for stealing it.her the purse, she slaps him for stealing it.
