bilzmale
Hall of Famer
- Location
- Perth, Western Australia
- Name
- Bill Shinnick
Paul (pdh) has set the next theme:-
A definition might be helpful here.
i·ro·ny - [ahy-ruh-nee] noun, plural -nies.
1. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
2. Literature .
a. a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
b. (especially in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., especially as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
Yes this is less straightforward but I have confidence in the membership here.
I'll have to be brief as I'm im hospital. Writing this on my android in the middle of a sleep deprived night
having just had a kidney stone whipped out.
So ... Theme for next week is irony.
having just had a kidney stone whipped out.
So ... Theme for next week is irony.
A definition might be helpful here.
i·ro·ny - [ahy-ruh-nee] noun, plural -nies.
1. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
2. Literature .
a. a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
b. (especially in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., especially as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
Yes this is less straightforward but I have confidence in the membership here.