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describe verbal irony and give an example. explain your answer in your own words.

Verbal Irony is when words express something that is contrary to truth, or when someone says the opposite of what they really feel or mean.

Verbal irony is often sarcastic.

an example would be "Oh i would just LOVE if you dropped this chair on my foot"

Verbal irony is when what is said is the opposite of the literal meaning.

1. Sarcasm. In sarcasm, the speaker says the opposite of what he or she means in order to show contempt or mock. The speaker's tone may vary, so it is important to try many different 'voices' when reading. Not all sarcasm is delivered rudely or angrily, some is more light-hearted and can even sound friendly.

2. Overstatement or exaggeration. A really good example of this (and one that you have probably heard) is misusing the word 'literally.' Many people use 'literally' in conversation, such as, 'I literally died.' Well if you're alive to say this, then no you did not. This kind of exaggeration is another example of verbal irony.

3. An understatement. This is when a person minimizes something, making it seem less important than it really is. A good example of this that you've probably heard is 'no big deal.' This is usually following a description of a great feat, such as, 'I just wrote a 10-page paper in two hours. No big deal.'

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explanation:

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.