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Kriti

Asked: August 27, 2025In: Class 8 English

Irony is a literary device that emphasises the difference between what is expected and what actually happens. It often involves a situation where the outcome is the opposite of what is expected, creating a surprising or a humorous effect. For example, Mrs. Jones’ excitement about her garden contrasts with the speaker’s disappointment on how ordinary it is. Identify the line(s) from the poem that display(s) situational irony.

The ironic lines are: “Where is this lovely thing? I cried. / ‘You’re standing on it,’ she replied.” The speaker expects to see a flower but learns he has been standing on it, creating situational irony. Class 8 English NCERT Poorvi ...