English - Literature - Story Elements - Irony types - Three Types of Irony

3 detailed steps: (1) VERBAL IRONY: Saying the OPPOSITE of what you mean (similar to sarcasm). 'Oh great, another Monday.' (you don't actually think it's great). 'Thanks for the help' (said to someone who didn't help). (2) SITUATIONAL IRONY: When the OUTCOME is the opposite of what was EXPECTED. A t