Meaning of "Ironic"
The word "ironic" describes a situation or expression where the actual outcome or meaning is opposite or very different from what is expected.
Key Points:
- Irony often involves a contrast between appearance and reality.
- It can be verbal (when someone says the opposite of what they mean, often sarcastically).
- It can be situational (when something happens that is the opposite of what you would expect).
- It can also be dramatic (when the audience knows something that the characters do not).
Examples:
- Saying "What a beautiful day!" during a storm is verbal irony.
- A fire station burning down is an example of situational irony.
- In a movie, the audience knows the villain is hiding in the closet, but the hero does not-this is dramatic irony.
If you'd like, I can provide more examples or explain different types of irony!
