Irony
Syllabification: i·ro·ny
Pronunciation /ˈīrənē, ˈiərnē
Noun plural : ironies
Origin
Early 16th century (also denoting Socratic irony): via Latin from Greek eirōneia 'simulated ignorance'.Meaning
A situation that is strange or funny because things
happen in a way that seems to be the opposite of what you expected.
A state
of affairs or an event that seems
deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.
Incongruity
between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected
result
The essential
feature of irony is the indirect presentation of a contradiction
between an action or expression and the
context in which it
occurs. In the figure
of speech, emphasis is
placed on the opposition
between the literal and
intended meaning of a
statement; one thing is said
and its opposite implied.
Synonyms : paradox,
paradoxical nature, incongruity, incongruousness, peculiarityUsage /Example
loved d example in d end :-D :-D
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DeleteI like the ease and flow with which the point is conveyed! I always read your write ups, it gives me a pleasant feel Anju.
ReplyDeleteOf course,I am thrilled with your comment- infact as pleased as punch! Thank you, Shweta.
DeleteNice explanation. But situational irony need not always be funny. A classical example of situational irony is 'being run over by an ambulance.'
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!! or what about the man who invented the vaccination for HIV Aids dying of AIDS?
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