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Irony Example : When the boy who cried wolf for the third time (when there actually was a wolf),......

Taken from Category: Literary

The following question was asked on 22nd November 2010 by one of our readers. Have you ever wondered whether something you've read or heard is ironic or not? Remember to ask us a question!

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when the boy who cried wolf for the third time (when there actually was a wolf), he was ignored by the people who had twice believed there was a wolf when there wasn't?

75% say this is ironic . Do you agree? Vote now, below.

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  • 75% IRONIC
  • 25% NOT IRONIC

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