Irony

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Irony is the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. It can be a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result. For example, if it were a cold, rainy gray day, you might say, “What a beautiful day!”

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