Question

What type of irony can be seen in the first and second stanzas of “O Captain! My Captain!”?
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allusive irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony

Answer 1

@deercult

Answer 2

Dramatic irony: "irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play."

Situational irony: "occurs when, for instance, a man is chuckling at the misfortune of the other even when the same misfortune, in complete unawareness, is befalling him."

Verbal irony: "A verbal irony involves what one does not mean." (like sarcasm)

I'm not actually sure what alulsive irony is, but do you think any of those three are the answer?

Answer 3

I really don't know

Answer 4

this one has me in a stoplight

Answer 5

Well the narrator is celebrating some victory, but the captain's dead, so hmm..

Answer 6

dramatic?

Answer 7

I don't think so. The narrator seems to know pretty well what's going on. I'm sorry, I'm not much help with this one D:

Answer 8

could it be situational?

Answer 9

its not allusive for sure

Answer 10

Allusive having reference to something implied or inferred; containing, abounding in, or characterized by allusions.
2.
Obsolete. metaphorical; symbolic; figurative.

Answer 11

It might be. That's my first guess, with what I know.

Answer 12

what about allusive?

Answer 13

Nah, I don't think so

Answer 14

exactly lol

Answer 15

so ill try situational for now