Explain irony. Include in your response the definition of irony, the three types of irony, and the importance of irony in a literary work.

Irony is something you wouldn't expect to happen but it happens. The three types of irony are verbal irony, situational irony and dramatic irony. Irony is important in literary work because it adds a humorous effects on serious situations. It also adds a twist to what you would normally expect to happen.