And what is an ith value? I am trying to understand the concept of an average equaling the sum of all data values divided by the number of... show more This is not for a homework problem, it is just to help me understand the concept in my Business Satistics book I just got.
Definition: There are three types of irony: verbal, situational and dramatic. Verbal irony occurs when a speakerâs intention is the opposite of what he or she is saying. For example, a character stepping out into a hurricane and saying, âWhat nice weather weâre having!â. Situational irony occurs when the actual result of a situation is totally different from what youâd expect the result to be. Sitcoms often use situational irony. For example, a family spends a lot of time and money planning an elaborate surprise birthday party for their mother to show her how much they care.
A literary trope is the use of figurative language â via word, phrase, or even an image â for artistic effect such as using a figure of speech. Irony â creating a trope through implying the opposite of the standard meaning, such as describing a bad situation as good times. 2  Metaphor â an explanation of an object or idea through juxtaposition of disparate things with a similar characteristic, such as describing a courageous person as having a heart of a lion.