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An example is when Odysseus's wife tells him she will make his bed for him outside of her room and when she coldly and skeptically welcomes him after he reveals his identity. It is an unexpected event/ occurrence because you would guess she would be excited to see him after twenty years.
- Odysseus, the cunning and resourceful hero, is unable to recognize his own home when he finally returns to Ithaca.
- Penelope's weaving and unweaving of Laertes' burial shroud symbolizes her delaying tactics in choosing a new suitor, illustrating the reversal of expectations.
- The beggar who is actually Odysseus in disguise ultimately proves to be the one who can string the bow and successfully complete the challenge.
There is dramatic irony when Odysseus returns to Ithaca as a filthy begger, and verbal irony when he tells the Cyclops, Polythemus, that his name is Nobody
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What are some examples of irony from movies?
examples of situational irony: the 6th sense, titanic, shallow hal
What are some situational irony examples in of mice and men?
There are many examples of situational irony in Of Mice and Men. One example of situational iron is the fact that the bigger guy is the more emotional one.
Can you give examples of verbal and situational irony?
Verbal irony: "Wow, what a beautiful day," said on a rainy and stormy day. Situational irony: A fire station catching on fire or a lifeguard drowning are examples of situational irony where the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs.
What are different types of irony?
Some different types of irony are verbal, dramatic and situational.
How are verbal irony situational irony and dramatic irony all the same?
Verbal, situational, and dramatic irony are all forms of irony that involve a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs. Verbal irony is when a character says something but means the opposite, situational irony is when the outcome is different from what is anticipated, and dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not. They each bring about surprise or humor by playing with expectations.
What are some examples of situational irony in into thin air?
One example of situational irony in "Into Thin Air" is when Jon Krakauer, an experienced climber and journalist, finds himself in a life-threatening situation during the Mount Everest expedition he was covering. Another example is the irony of climbers risking their lives to reach the summit, only to face severe weather conditions that put them in danger.
What are some examples of situational irony on the last song?
Situational irony in the last song could include a love ballad playing during a breakup scene, a happy song playing during a tragic event, or a song about freedom playing during a character's imprisonment. These instances create unexpected contrasts between the music and the on-screen events.
What are some examples of irony about animals?
A birdwatcher getting pooped on by a bird they were trying to observe is an example of situational irony. A butcher being a vegan animal rights activist is an example of dramatic irony. A snake oil salesman being afraid of snakes is an example of cosmic irony.
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What are some examples of irony in The Odyssey?
one example is in book 4, lines 110-114 (may be different depending on what version of the text you have) Where Menelaus mentions how upset Odysseus' family must be, however he does not know he is speaking to Odysseus' son, Telemachus
What are some examples of situational questions asked in a job interview?
I feel manily they ask about your mental and personality traits.
