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πŸ“š Glossary Term

Irony

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Definition A meaningful gap between literal appearance and actual meaning or outcome.

πŸ§’ In Simple Words

Irony happens when what is said or expected is different from what is really meant or what really happens.

πŸ“Œ Example

Calling a disorganized event "perfectly planned" can create irony because the words clash with the situation.

✏️ Use It in a Sentence

"The irony in the narrator’s comment showed that the situation was more complicated than it first sounded."

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