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What does ‘irony’ refer to in literature?

A. A plot twist
B. A contradiction between expectation and reality
C. A form of humor
D. A poetic device

Answer: A contradiction between expectation and reality


Additional Information: Irony is a literary technique where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning.


Subjects: Literary Devices, Literature

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