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situational irony
Definition
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 coincidence
- She had counted on his being petty. It would have made things easier for her. By a cruel irony she was drawing out all that was finest in his disposition.Chapter 17 (45% in)
irony = when what happens is very different than what might be expected
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- "And you will be satisfied, too, for they're friends of Cecil; so"—elaborate irony—"you and the other country families will be able to call in perfect safety."Chapter 10 (55% in)
- And now celestial irony, working through her cousin and two clergymen, did not suffer her to leave Florence till she had made this expedition with him through the hills.Chapter 6 (17% in)
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