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Irony

By Grace Fleming, About.com

Definition: Irony is a figure of speech in which an expression means something the opposite of or very contrary to its literal meaning.
Pronunciation:

eye-ro-nee

Also Known As: incongruity, sarcasm
Examples:

He was suspended for his little mishap.

The homeless survived in their cardboard palaces.

My cat enjoys the thrill of a good, long nap.

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