Romeo and Juliet

What is an example of verbal irony in Romeo and Juliet, Act 5?

i need an example of verbal irony so that i can finish my homework

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One example of verbal irony would be Romeo's reference to the poison he has purchased as a "sweet medicine". A cordial is a sweet liquor or medicine.

Come, cordial and not poison, go with me
To Juliet's grave; for there must I use thee.

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