2006-06-24 06:48:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
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http://merriamwebster.com/dictionary/irony
2006-06-24 06:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ironic - when the end result of a situation is not what you expected. It is the opposite, or very suprising.
Alanis Morisette's song "Ironic," is the perfect example of irony. Why? The title is "Ironic," so one would expect the song to discuss irony. Instead it just talks about things that really really suck.
Its ironic because the song has nothing to do with the title, and a title usually gives a person an idea of what the song is about. =)
2006-06-24 08:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by Velocity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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ironic
adj 1: humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"; "an ironic novel"; "an ironical smile"; "with a wry Scottish wit" [syn: dry, ironical, wry] 2: characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is; "madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker"; "it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely" [syn: ironical]
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i·ron·ic ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-rnk) also i·ron·i·cal (-rn-kl)
adj.
Characterized by or constituting irony.
Given to the use of irony. See Synonyms at sarcastic.
Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended: madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker
2006-06-24 08:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found out that when defining the word ironic it is very good to use 3 or more examples to explain. The kind of examples used depend on the audience you are addressing
2006-06-24 07:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by Bluewaters 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-24 07:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give as much detail as possible. Explain the reasons why "it" would be considered ironic and put emphases on the examples.
2006-06-24 06:55:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jonita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have wondered that myself. I find that the best way to explain it, is to give numerous examples of it using common things and well-known subjects pertaining to the modern world.
2006-06-24 06:53:20 · answer #7 · answered by Kitten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it comes from "Irony", and that's what the British thrive on :-)
It is the art of saying something and meaning the opposite.
The end result usually amuses them, I find British Comedy overflows with it.
In Italy we call the result of too much irony "freddura" which means "cold shower". (not literally but that's what it portrays)
In a strange way this makes sense as they call us "hot heads" ha ha ha.
2006-07-01 02:03:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to the song ironic by alanis morresette that would explain things best.
2006-06-24 06:54:44 · answer #9 · answered by samikay2683 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's kind of the opposite of what you want to happen. She cut her hair to buy him a watch chain. He sold his watch to buy her a comb. That's irony.
2006-06-24 06:52:35 · answer #10 · answered by stick man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋