Irony

Irony is using language or wording in a meaning that would usually signify the opposite. Irony is usually humorous, although it can be serious aswell.

Examples
In Lord of the Flies, the fact that the on time they let the singal fire go out, a ship appears, is ironic.

“I agree with Ralph. We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages. We’re English, and the English are best at everything."

Synonyms

 * humor


 * paradox


 * contrariness