English Literature IGCSE
Verbal Irony
What Verbal Irony means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Verbal Irony
Saying the opposite of what is actually meant, often for satirical effect.
Topics that use Verbal Irony
- Pride and Prejudice (Cambridge International IGCSE)
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Using Verbal Irony in the exam
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