Here's a breakdown of the different types of irony:
* Verbal Irony: Saying one thing but meaning the opposite. Think of sarcasm.
* Situational Irony: When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected. For example, a fire station burning down.
* Dramatic Irony: When the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not. This can create suspense or humor.
Example:
* Verbal Irony: "It's so nice to be in a room full of intelligent people." (Said by someone in a room of fools)
* Situational Irony: A man who wins the lottery only to die in a car crash the next day.
* Dramatic Irony: In a horror film, the audience knows the killer is hiding in the closet, but the character about to open it does not.
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