Question

[72]. What is the correct identification of verbal irony?

1.
Something is said, but the meaning that comes out is the opposite
2.
The audience knows more than the character
3.
Fate mocks man's plans
4.
An event turns out contrary to expectation
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Something is said, but the meaning that comes out is the opposite

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Detailed Solution

सही उत्तर Something is said, but the meaning that comes out is the opposite है।

Key Points

In verbal irony, the meaning of words is the reverse of their literal meaning.

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Question:

[72]. What is the correct identification of verbal irony?

1.
Something is said, but the meaning that comes out is the opposite
2.
The audience knows more than the character
3.
Fate mocks man's plans
4.
An event turns out contrary to expectation

Correct Answer: Something is said, but the meaning that comes out is the opposite

In verbal irony, the meaning of words is the reverse of their literal meaning.

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