Both Uses of
irony
in
Anne Frank, the Diary of a Young Girl
- [in response to Mrs. van Daan describing herself as "extremely modest and retiring"] As luck would have it, the moment Mrs. van D. turned around I was shaking my head in a combination of compassion and irony.
Chpt 42-09irony = when what happened was very different than what might have been expected
- Mother thought it was extremely good because it describes a number of adolescent problems. I thought to myself, a bit ironically, "Why don't you take more interest in your own adolescents first!"
Chpt 44-01 *ironically = in a manner indicating that what happened was very different than what might have been expected
Definition:
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(irony as in: situational irony) when what happens is very different than what might be expected; or when things are together that seem like they don't belong together -- especially when amusing or an entertaining coincidenceeditor's notes: This is sometimes referred to as "situational irony." The term is especially appropriate when actions have consequences opposite to those intended.
Situational irony can be poignant, humorous, or unusual in juxtaposition. It can be subtle. For example, a novel can bring to mind a famous work of literature that leads the reader expect a certain pattern. Then the writer can turn the pattern on its head.
The expression ironic smile, generally references someone who is smiling (or often smiles) at situational irony.
All forms of irony involve the perception that things are not what they might seem.