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| dramatic irony |
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 |
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. |
| sarcasm |
harsh or bitter derision or irony. |
| satire |
the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc. |
| schadenfreude |
satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune. |
| socratic-irony |
pretended ignorance in discussion. |
| sardonic |
characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering. |
| subtlety |
delicacy or nicety of character or meaning. |
| parody |
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing. |
| dramatic irony |
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 |
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. |
| sarcasm |
harsh or bitter derision or irony. |
| satire |
the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc. |
| schadenfreude |
satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune. |
| socratic-irony |
pretended ignorance in discussion. |
| sardonic |
characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering. |
| subtlety |
delicacy or nicety of character or meaning. |
| parody |
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing. |
