thank god i cant wait for this weekend oh damn 2 days left o yeah answer my question thanks and peace to you all.
2007-03-14 17:07:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Irony is like sarcasm, it's when your intended meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning. When you say one thing, but mean the opposite. For instance "Nice haircut!" said in a mocking tone to someone with a terrible haircut. Or in my case "Gee, I love my job!" Irony is also when things happen that we don't expect, the opposite of what we would expect or hope for. Often the worst possible outcome. Trying to think of an example...Like if I wash my car (which is rare!) then guaranteed it will rain that day or I'll get splashed with mud or something.
2007-03-14 17:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by amp 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you need it before the weekend then : (n) it is an expression of one's meaning by language of opposite or different tendency, esp. simulated adoption of another's point of view for purpose of ricdicule ; ill-timed or perverse arrival of event or curcumstance in itself desireable,due to the feigned good will & actual Malice of (Fate, circumstance,etc) ; use of language that has an inner meaning for a privileged audience & and outer meaning for the persons addressed or concerned (occasionaly including speaker of. TRAGIC ~) ; Socratic ~, simulation of ignorance as means of confuting adversary.
I would also suggest that during the weekend you should pick up the short story by O. Henry called "The Gift of The Magi" It is an ironic story that will make you weep for the sake of love. It is a quick lesson on irony, and I don't think you will ever forget it.
2007-03-15 04:06:36 · answer #2 · answered by the old dog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a great example of the definition of irony, read the lyrics to Alanis Morissette's song "Ironic"! I hope this helps!
2007-03-15 00:25:52 · answer #3 · answered by Medical Instructor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically it means the wrong result. Sort of like A situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a different result.
2007-03-15 00:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Karmen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The economical system is based on the consumerism.
What an irony.
2007-03-15 00:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by Lost. at. Sea. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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definition of just about any english word you could want
2007-03-15 00:38:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋