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Isn't it ironic? Plus, the man behind the guillotine

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty, Inc.

Jul 14, 202611:30Education

1202. This week, we look at the tricky question of what makes something ironic, including situational irony, verbal irony, and "skunked" words, with help from psychologist and author Roger Kreuz. Then, for Bastille Day,...

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Isn't it ironic? Plus, the man behind the guillotine is an episode from Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty, Inc.. 1202. This week, we look at the tricky question of what makes something ironic, including...

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Published Jul 14, 2026, 11:30 long, audio available.