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Definition of Verbal Irony
Verbal irony occurs when the literal meaning of what someone says is different from—and often opposite to—what they actually mean. When there's a hurricane raging outside and someone remarks "what... read full definition
Verbal irony occurs when the literal meaning of what someone says is different from—and often opposite to—what they actually mean. When there's a hurricane raging... read full definition
Verbal irony occurs when the literal meaning of what someone says is different from—and often opposite to—what they actually mean... read full definition
Chapter 10
Explanation and Analysis—God Wants Girls at Welton:
In Chapter 10, Charlie taunts Headmaster Nolan with a knowing moment of verbal irony, to raucous cheers from his peers:
"Yes, he is, just a moment. Mr. Nolan, it’s for you,” Charlie said with mock seriousness. The dean’s face turned beet-red. “What?” Nolan screeched. Charlie held the receiver out to Nolan. “It’s God. He said we should have girls at Welton[.]"
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