Irony
If a writer makes a forceful contrast between expectations
and reality creating a surprise ending for readers, he or she is using the
literary device called irony. A literary device refers to the structures used
by writers in their works to relay his or her messages. It helps readers
appreciate, interpret and analyze the writer’s literary work. Irony is one of
the many literary devices. In definition, irony is the expression of one’s
meaning by using language that typically means the opposite, thus creating a
humorous or emphatic effect.