The contrast of what is stated explicitly and what is really meant; the difference between what appears to be and what is actually true. Irony maybe verbal, situational, or dramatic.
Example:
Explanation:
In this clip Spoungebob sees the banana peel and Patrick does not. The purpose of this situational irony is to create humor. It also builds suspense, which is why situational irony is seen in a lot of horror films. This irony can also be implied to novels, where the reader knows more then the character, showing how naive and clueless a character can be, aka Patrick in this example.
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