Irony is the expression of using language that is typically humorous and is used as an expression. Irony has existed around everyone and everywhere. There are three main types of Irony. Verbal Irony is when a person may say one thing but means something else. Then there's Dramatic Irony, which is when an audience perceives something in a way that a character in the literature doesn't know. Lastly Irony of Situation is a similarity between the expected result and actual results.We mostly see them during commercials to advertise products or business ventures. A common seen commercial would be the Progressive commercial advertising about buying motor vehicle insurance and different types of insurance that they usually provide. But usually the woman named Flo is always doing different stuff in commercials that are very humorous. Which usually makes people believe that they would be treated with respect and eventually they'll join their business. This type of irony would be Dramatic irony.
Edwin Arlington Robinson is a poem called "Richard Cory". Discusses Richard Cory who was a perfect gentleman from his appearance and every time he would walk by, people would always admire him. He had grace that was distinct to everyone. Robin also says "In fine, we thought he was everything ,To make us wish that we were in his place. But suddenly "Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head". Many people around town perceived Richard as this extraordinary man that was like no other and many people envied him because of that. Is mainly irony of situations because people never expected Richard to go home one day and shoot himself. Now the actual result is that Richard is gone and it shocked people that knew of him.
