the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.
ReplyDeletethe use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
ReplyDeletethe expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
ReplyDeletemeaning the opposite of its literal meaning
ReplyDeleteAn irony is an expression of someone's meaning
ReplyDeleteIt's when you try to say something but with the opposite meaning.
ReplyDeletehumor based on using words to suggest the opposite of their literal meaning
ReplyDeletethe use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
ReplyDeleteIt is the opposite of a literal meaning
ReplyDeletethe expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
ReplyDeleteits like if you buy relaxing candles and they burn down your house "something that was ment for relaxation caused stress."
ReplyDeleteirony is almost a coincidence.
ReplyDeletemeaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
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