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Definition of Irony
Irony is a literary device or event in which how things seem to be is in fact very different from how they actually are. If this seems like a loose definition... read full definition
Irony is a literary device or event in which how things seem to be is in fact very different from how they actually are. If this... read full definition
Irony is a literary device or event in which how things seem to be is in fact very different from how... read full definition
Irony
Explanation and Analysis—The Operation :
To illustrate her frustration at being constantly reminded of her genealogical ties to slavery, Hurston uses verbal irony when discussing the legacy of the Civil War:
Slavery is sixty years in the past. The operation was successful and the patient is doing well, thank you.
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Explanation and Analysis—The Welcomer :
Hurston employs verbal irony in "How it Feels to be Colored Me" when recalling her childhood memories of interacting with northern White tourists passing through Eatonville:
Unlock with LitCharts A+It is clear that I was the first “welcome-to-our-state” Floridian, and I hope the Miami Chamber of Commerce will please take notice.
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