Irony and related concepts

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dramatic irony
n.
irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.
irony
n.,
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning:
sarcasm
n.
harsh or bitter derision or irony.
sardonicism
adj.
characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering:
satire
n.
the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
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schadenfreude
n.
satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune.
socratic-irony
n.
pretended ignorance in discussion.

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