What is irony?

the use of animal characters to teach a lesson or moral
the use of characters and events to symbolize human truths
the act of giving human characteristics to animal characters in a story
the creation of a disconnect between what is expected and what occurs

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4 hours ago

Irony is best defined as the creation of a disconnect between what is expected and what occurs. It involves situations where there is a contrast between appearances and reality, or between what is anticipated and what actually happens.