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III. Writing Devices Irony Sarcasm Paradox Oxymoron Innuendo Satire Irony III. Writing Devices More examples To be continued on the next page. the discrepancy between what is said and what is meant, what is said and what is done, what is expected or intended and what happens, what is meant or said and what others understand “Irony” comes from the Greek word “eiron”, meaning a man who makes himself appear less than he is. When Odysseus returned at last from Troy, he appeared to be a ragged beggar, not the rightful King of Ithaca. No one paid attention to him until he revealed himself by stringing his own bow—which none of his wife Penelope’s suitors, or anyone else, had the strength to do.? origin Categories Writing Devices It is said that the greatness of the presidential office lends greatness to its occupant, so that even persons of mediocre endowment grow from handling presidential responsibilities and powers. (11) Irony: a figure of speech that achieves emphasis by saying the opposite of what is meant, the intended meaning of the words being the opposite of their usual sense Irony To be continued on the next page. What effect do you think it has here? Lesson 15 – The President as Corporate Salesman Writing Devices Irony is used when what we say or write conveys the opposite of its literal meaning. For example, Mother will be happy to hear what you have done now, when Mother will not be at all happy. Other examples: Nice weather! when it is raining. More examples To be continued on the next page. Irony Lesson 15 – The President as Corporate Salesman To be continued on the next page. Irony: categories Verbal irony: the speaker says something different from what he or she really believes. e.g. Nice weather! when it is raining. Dramatic irony: often occurs in plays when the characters think one way, but the audience knows that things are another way. e.g. Oedipus Rex boasts that he will punish the person who killed King Laius, and the audience kn