What's verbal irony? Let's find out together. There's an old saying that goes, "Say what you mean, and mean what you say." It's safe to assume the person who coined that phrase was not a fan of verbal irony. We'll go over the definition of verbal irony soon, but for now, ruminate on that fact. Dialogue is one of the key parts of screenwriting. Sure, we have silent films and quiet moments, but the dialogue is where many writers cut their teeth and prove their worth. It's where you can prove you should punch-up other scripts and can impress execs. So today I want to look at how you can work verbal irony into your dialogue. Let's get going! What is Verbal Irony (Definition and Examples)? Define Verbal Irony Verbal irony is a figure of speech or a line of dialogue where the speaker intends to mean something that contrasts with the literal, or actual meaning of what they are saying. The best example of this is to think about someone outside during a blizzard saying, "What a lovely day!" Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 25 January, 2021