The most ironic part of buying a car is how its actually one of the poorest decisions you can make; cars depreciate in value faster than most other purchases and don’t retain value until many years after the initial sale. The issue with the automotive industry is that many automakers will claim longevity or fuel […]
How the concept of Irony Definition is Misused
How the concept of irony is misused One of the most commonly misused words you’ll find in American English these days, is “irony”. According to Wikipedia’s irony definition, it is the use of language to signify the opposite of the intended meaning, in order to evoke a “humorous or emphatic effect”. Irony occurs where someone […]
Irony Definitions
The definition of irony according to 3 sources: irony: (wikipedia.org) the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. ““Don’t go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony” synonyms: sarcasm, causticity, cynicism, mockery, satire, sardonicism “that note of irony in her voice” • […]
Irony and Examples Throughout History
IRONY AND EXAMPLES THROUGHOUT HISTORY What is irony and how has it affected us throughout history? Irony is the expression on one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. It is also a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects […]
Examples of Irony in Shakespearean Literature
Examples of irony in Shakespearean literature irony definition, William Shakespeare is one of the many authors known for their use of irony in literature. His ways of inserting dramatic, situational and verbal irony into stories are so full of finesse that few other authors have been able to replicate them. These days, you don’t see […]