- Irony as a Figure of Speech
  - Introduction to Irony
    - Difference between appearance and reality
    - Used to surprise, shock, add suspense, and interest
    - Subjective and thought-provoking
  - Types of Irony
    - Verbal Irony
      - Difference between spoken words and intended meaning
      - Example: Complaining about rain by praising weather
      - Example: Calling a long queue the shortest line
      - Common form: Sarcasm
    - Situational Irony
      - Difference between expectation and outcome
      - Example: Fire hydrant on fire
      - Occurs in daily life and literature
    - Dramatic Irony
      - Difference between character’s knowledge and audience’s knowledge
      - Example: Titanic character admiring beauty before disaster
      - Found in literary and artistic works
  - Key Characteristics of Each Type
    - Verbal Irony
      - Explicit vs. implicit meaning
    - Situational Irony
      - Expectation vs. result
    - Dramatic Irony
      - Character ignorance vs. audience awareness
  - Application of Irony
    - Verbal and situational irony occur in daily life and literature
    - Dramatic irony limited to literature and art
  - Assignment
    - Identify examples of irony in stories or movies
    - Note type of irony: verbal, situational, or dramatic