Irony

=Irony - a contrast between what is expected and what actually exists or happens.= - the opposite of what might reasonably be expected. - when we perceive irony, feelings usually range from rueful laughter to resigned annoyance to outright rage.

Verbal -
speakers or writers use language to express a meaning quite opposite from the supposed intent of their words.
 * example**: a stocky, seven-foot tall football player named "Tiny"

Situational -
opposite of serendipity -A fortunate chance in which things turn out just as they were meant to despite all obstacles and mishaps. Opposite happens.
 * example**: the 'unsinkable' Titanic

Exaggeration, sarcasm, and understatement are techniques used to express irony.
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