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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Types of Irony
Hi! So, as we all know, there are three types of irony: Situational, verbal, and dramatic. I have taken a quiz online, and one question really got me confused:
"Boxing is called a noble sport, yet the people who do it are aggressive violent thugs."
According to that quiz, the sentence above is an example of verbal irony, which I didn't understand. Isn't it better to assume it's an example of situational irony rather than verbal?
Please explain, I really do need an answer. Thanks in advance.
"Boxing is called a noble sport, yet the people who do it are aggressive violent thugs."
According to that quiz, the sentence above is an example of verbal irony, which I didn't understand. Isn't it better to assume it's an example of situational irony rather than verbal?
Please explain, I really do need an answer. Thanks in advance.
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Yes, I agree with you. The words describe a situation that is the opposite of what is expected.
- Yes, I agree with you.
- The words describe a situation that is the opposite of what is expected.
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Yes, I agree with you. The words describe a situation that is the opposite of what is expected.
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It's verbal because it is all about the language of the situation, not an actual or fictional situation. It is verbal irony.
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