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Verbal Irony

Second Example from Macbeth

First Example from Macbeth

A figure of speech in which a person says or writes something that is the opposite of the literal meaning

example: I can't wait to read that 100,000 page research paper.

example: Wow, I'm so glad that great driver cut me off.

example: I loooove waiting in long lines.

Had I but died an hour before this chance, I had lived a blessed time; for from this instant There's nothing serious in morality" (2.3.107-109).

" ...against those honors deep abroad wherewith Your Majesty loads our house. For those of old, And the late dignities heaped up to them, We rest your hermits" (1.6.21-24)

Macbeth says that he has no reason to live since Duncan was killed. However, this is not true since he was the one who killed Duncan in order to gain his title as king. Clearly, Macbeth had something to live for since he was becoming the king.

First Explanation

Lady Macbeth explains how grateful they are for the honors Duncan has brought to their family. She displays great gratitude and respect towards Duncan, even though they clearly do not hold Duncan in high enough respect to prevent themselves from murdering him.

Modern Day Examples

A form of verbal irony is sarcasm. Squidward clearly has no intention of actually living in a pineapple, flipping patties, or doing dishes. He is using multiple, modern examples of verbal irony.

Verbal Irony in Macbeth

Claire Choi & Mary LaBlanc

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