Which form of irony involves stating the opposite of what is meant, often for humorous or emphatic effect?

• A. Dramatic Irony
• B. Situational Irony
• C. Verbal Irony
• D. Propaganda

Answer: (C)

Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean on purpose, often for humor or emphasis. It’s different from dramatic irony, where the audience knows something the character doesn’t, and from situational irony, where the outcome is the opposite of what’s expected. Propaganda isn’t about saying opposite meanings; it’s about persuading or promoting a message. So the statement described—saying the opposite of what’s meant to get a reaction or highlight a point—fits verbal irony. For example, complimenting a messy room by saying, “Nice neatness,” uses verbal irony to imply the opposite.