Shakespeare uses situational, verbal and dramatic irony in Othello. It is these 3 types of irony, which add tension and humor as well as create interest in the plot of the play. One such example of situational irony in Othello is that Michael Cassio was the person that Iago originally wanted dead or demoted, so he could take the position he saw as rightfully his, and return to being Othello’s right hand man. However at the conclusion of the play both Othello and Iago are dead, and Cassio remains alive. Shakespeare uses situational irony to highlight a moral perspective to the tragic turn of events in Othello. Shakespeare frequently uses verbal irony in Othello. One clear example of this is “Honest Iago” – Othello. Othello says this several times in Act I, II and V. Another important example of verbal irony is “It is not jus’ words that shakes me thus” - Othello, Act IV, Scene I. Othello reveals that he is convinced that his suspicions about Cassio and Desdemona are true and that he has seen proof. Although it is Iago’s deception of Othello and it is simply words causing his distress. These two examples of verbal irony are also examples of dramatic irony, where the audience has knowledge, which is hidden from the character, allowing Shakespeare to engage the audience further. Shakespeare uses irony in Othello, to create interest and humor in the plot of the…