irony vs paradox vs sarcasm vs satire
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ironynoun/ˈaɪ.rə.ni/ | Meaning an odd situation that is the opposite of what you expect, or saying the opposite of what you mean | Goes with irony of | Example The irony is that the fire station burned down last week. |
| paradoxnoun/ˈper.ə.dɑːks/ | Meaning a situation or statement that seems impossible because it contains two opposite facts, but may be true | Goes with apparent paradox | Example The paradox of choice suggests that too many options make people less happy. |
| sarcasmnoun/ˈsɑːr.kæ.zəm/ | Meaning saying the opposite of what you mean in order to mock someone or show you are annoyed | Goes with hint of sarcasm | Example 'Oh, great, another meeting,' he said with heavy sarcasm. |
| satirenoun/ˈsæt.aɪər/ | Meaning a way of criticizing people or ideas by making them look funny or silly | Goes with political satire | Example Vu Trong Phung's novel is a sharp satire of city life in the 1930s. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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