1. Verbal irony
The waitress says, “Thank you for the generous tip, Mister,” after receiving only a quarter. Her words are the opposite of what she means; she is being sarcastic because the tip is very small, not generous.
2. Dramatic irony
The reader knows that Lucy is calling Tom out of desperation because she needs his truck to move, while Tom mistakenly believes she is finally starting to like him. The audience understands the true situation better than Tom does.
3. Situational irony
It is unexpected and contrary to what is appropriate that a chef who creates elaborate meat dishes would be a vegan and never eat them himself. The situation is ironic because his personal beliefs directly contradict the nature of his professional creations.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of types of irony worksheet.
