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| Irony that occurs when the actual outcome is the opposite of what was expected |
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| A humorous play on two or more meanings of the same word or on two different words with the same sound |
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| An object, person, place, or experience that represents something else; usually abstract in nature |
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| A general term indicating a contrast between appearance and reality |
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| A character who provides a strong contrast to another character |
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| Irony that occurs when the reader knows something that a character does not |
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| A short, funny episode that interrupts an otherwise serious or tragic work of drama |
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| A serious play in which a main character suffers a downfall |
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| A type of drama that deals with light and amusing subjects or with serious and profound subjects in a light, familiar, or satirical manner. |
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| Irony that occurs when a person says one thing and means another |
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