1. The Use of Irony in Poetry
Despite the complexity, irony, specifically in poetry, works as a way for a poet to convey deep emotions, symbolic meanings, and messages in a subliminal, indirect way. There are three forms of irony used in poetry for different effects: verbal, situational, and dramatic. ... Meant to resemble a eulogy, the poem describes the ordinary life of a deceased man in the perspective of his government. ... Contrary to the first stanza's tone, Aunt Jennifer's contrasting melancholic life is made apparent in the second stanza. ... Without irony, poetry would not be nearly as emotional and pow...
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