Verbal Irony...
Dictionary.com definition:
irony in which a person says or writes one thing and means another, or uses words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of the literal meaning.
- Verbal irony occurs when a character says one thing but means the opposite.
- It is also called sarcasm or being sarcastic.
Examples of Verbal Irony:
The locker room smells really good.
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Watch the clip to the right from The Big Bang Theory. Sheldon doesn't seem to pick up on the true meaning of the comments--which is often a danger with using sarcasm. How is this an example of the use of verbal irony? |
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Now redefine verbal irony in your own words. Then see if you can think of an example of your own. You can make it up, or explain a scene from a television show or movie that uses verbal irony.