Meaning of the word "Situational irony" in English
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Situational irony
US /ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən.əl ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
UK /ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən.əl ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
Noun
a literary device where an outcome is contrary to what was expected, creating a surprising or amusing contrast
Example:
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It was a classic case of situational irony when the fire station burned down.
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The movie was full of clever examples of situational irony.
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