Verbal irony is a figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what it means. It is a disparity of expression and intention, and when a literal meaning is contrary to its intended effect. This picture shows the guy on the right using a form of irony, sarcasm, when he says "Good morning sir, nice day, isn't it?" and the guy on the left responding by saying: "Sure is, it's as clear as mud."
Other examples of verbal irony are "as pleasant as a coiled rattlesnake" and "as solid as a foam pit".
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