Different Types of Written and Verbal Humor Humor in Literature Different Types of Written and Verbal Humor

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IRONY Using words to express something completely different from the literal meaning

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There are three types of irony that are commonly recognized: Using words to express something completely different from the literal meaning There are three types of irony that are commonly recognized: Dramatic Irony Situational Irony Verbal Irony

Types of Irony: Situational Irony Verbal Irony Dramatic Irony D E F I N T O Irony involving an unexpected ending, when the opposite of what is expected actually occurs. (Also known as sarcasm) Irony in which the intended meaning of a statement differs from the meaning that the words appear to express Irony involving a situation in which the reader knows something about present or future circumstances that the character does not know X A M P L A pickpocket gets his own pocket picked during a “hard day’s work.” The pickpocket declares, “Well, this just makes my day!” As audience members, we watched this entire pickpocket scene unfold. We knew ahead of time that the pickpocket was going to be upset when he finally discovered his own wallet missing.

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Situational Irony http://ed.ted.com/lessons/situational-irony-the-opposite-of-what-you-think-christopher-warner

Dramatic Irony http://ed.ted.com/lessons/in-on-a-secret-that-s-dramatic-irony-christopher-warner

Verbal Irony http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-verbal-irony-christopher-warner