Verbal Irony and Situational Irony

2.- Verbal Irony: A contradiction of expectation between what is said and what is meant.

Verbal irony is a disparity of expression and intention: when a speaker says one thing but means another, or when a literal meaning is contrary to its intended effect. An example of this is sarcasm.

Example: When the speaker says: "I appreciate your help". When no help was provided to the speaker. (sarcastic comment).

3.- Situational Irony: Occurs when the results of a situation are far different, from what was expected. The difference between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs.

Example:

You wash your car and then it rains