In literacy work, verbal irony refers to a _________?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2018 Subject: Literature In English

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In literacy work, verbal irony refers to a _________?
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Verbal irony refers to a device in which the speaker means the opposite of what they say. In other words, the speaker says one thing but actually means the opposite. This can be used for humorous purposes or to make a sarcastic or critical comment. For example, if someone says "what a beautiful day" on a rainy and gloomy day, they are using verbal irony because they do not actually mean that it is a beautiful day.
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