Irony is when something is said in a humerous, sarcastic, wry, or satirical way to point out the pointed difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is.

In this quote, it is sarcastic to refer to the mob as wild animals (man and animals are usually considered to be at opposite ends of the spectrum).

Wild animals tamed by an 8-year-old child forms a humerous image (child small, weak, innocent, etc.).

It is wry humor to suggest a police force (big, strong, armed, aggressive) of children (small, young, innocent, weak).

There are other quotes at the site below. I would help you more, but I’ve got to go.

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Verbal Irony: To Kill a Mockingbird?
I need 2ish examples of verbal irony from To Kill a Mockingbird, I have continuously searched the text, reading and re-reading but I am drawing a blank.

Thanks so much, I need this ASAP.

The entire court case is verbal irony…the defendant has no left arm, the victim was assaulted by a left handed person, and her father testifies that he is left handed.