Verbal Irony
By: Amritpal Buttar

What is "Verbal Irony"?

• Verbal irony is when the speaker says the opposite of what he means.
• Verbal irony is used everyday around the world for example its on media.
• Verbal irony is used in a sarcastic tone.
• If the speaker is making fun of something when he's mad thats sarcasm.
• Verbal irony + Mocking someone means your being sarcastic.

how verbal irony is used

• Verbal irony is used as Sarcasm
• Verbal irony could be used as compliments
• Verbal irony is also used for making jokes
• Your tone of voice can be verbal irony by the way you say it
• Verbal irony can also be used in a attacking tone.

Examples of "verbal irony"?

• this chair is as comfortable as sitting on nails.
• The dog is as friendly as a rattle snake.
• She is as polite as a shark.
• This car goes fast as a huffy bicycle.
• As calm as a dog in the heat.

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