실제 의미와 반대되는 표현을 사용하여 유머나 강조 효과를 내는 수사법.
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning, often intended for humor, emphasis, or sarcasm.
예문:
"When he said, "What a beautiful day," while standing in a torrential downpour, his irony was obvious."
"She used subtle irony to criticize the government's new policy without directly offending anyone."
"The author's novel is filled with biting social irony directed at the wealthy elite."
예상했던 것과는 정반대로 일어나는 상황이나 결과, 특히 얄궂거나 모순되어 보이는 경우.
A situation or outcome that is contrary to what was expected, especially when it seems intentionally perverse or paradoxical.
예문:
"The irony of the situation was that the firefighter's house burned down while he was out saving others."
"By a cruel irony of fate, the man who hated flying won a trip around the world by plane."
"It's a great irony that the company promoting healthy eating went bankrupt due to poor nutrition among its staff."
관객이나 독자는 알지만 등장인물은 모르는 중요한 정보를 통해 긴장감이나 비극을 유발하는 문학 기법.
A literary device where the audience knows a crucial piece of information that the characters in the story do not, leading to suspense or tragic outcomes.
예문:
"Dramatic irony is central to the tragedy of Oedipus Rex, where the hero unknowingly seeks his own downfall."
"The suspense in the horror movie was heightened by the dramatic irony of the audience seeing the killer hiding behind the door."