Contextual Irony

Explanation: Irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected and what actually happens. In the example "The silence was deafening in the courtroom," silence is made to feel overwhelming, defying the expectation that silence is peaceful. This post is part of tutorial on Using Common Words in Extraordinary Contexts "The fire station burned down while the firefighters were on duty." This situation defies the expectation that a fire station would be safe from fire. "She won the lottery and still felt more lonely than ever." This defies the expectation that wealth brings happiness, showing the emptiness that may come with it. "The chef, renowned for his culinary expertise, served a burnt steak." This defies the expectation that a skilled chef would prepare a perfect meal. "He was the best at avoiding traffic, yet he got stuck in a jam on his first day of work." This highlights the irony that despite his expertise, he still faced t…