Verbal irony refer to a statement that indicates a meaning opposite or contrary to what is actually said. In short, an ironical statement, or verbal irony ,say one thing and means the opposite. For example after you have done particularly well on an examination, your instructor brings your test papers into the classroom saying here is some bad news for you. You all got W's and B's The instructor is being ironical. The bad here does not mean unsatisfactory but it means good or delightful