Today, we are focusing on irony. As Dragomir appreciates this, he is writing today.
Greetings, Readers. If any of you still store the information given in the Literary Devices Mental Library Post, in your mental library, you will conclude I did not speak of irony i
n that post.
Irony, as defined by the esteemed search engine Google, is: the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.
There are, three distinct categories of irony used in literature.
1) Dramatic Irony
Defined as: When the person or persons watching a movie or play or reading a novel knows something one or more characters in said movie, play, or book, do not know.
This is seen in the marvelous work entitled: "The Cask of Amontillado" by Mr. Edgar Allan Poe. At the commencement of the story, the reader learns that the character of Montresor has "vowed revenge" on the other character, a Mr. Fortunato. The reader knows this information, but the character of Fortunato is unaware of his imminent destruction.
2) Situational Irony
Defined as: Irony which occurs when the opposite of the predicted situation happens.
To continue with our estimable work, "The Cask of Amontillado," the character of Fortunato's name is exceedingly similar to the word of "fortune," causing the reader to believe he is, fortuitous. But, as known, he is murdered at the end of the marvelous work. This, as seen, is not fortuitous.
3) Verbal Irony
Defined as: Irony perceived in speech.
This is discerned when Montresor tells Fortunato: "And I [drink] to your long life." In truth, however, Montresor desires to murder Fortunato.
These, the second aspect of Postmodernism, have part in alternative genres, as well.
Thanks, Dragomir! We had lots of fun learning about irony. Friends, do you know of any books that use irony a lot? Post in the Comments!
Dragomir Volkov
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