mini lesson: irony
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Mini Lesson: Irony. Irony. The difference between appearance and reality, expectation and result. A surprise or unexpected result!. Types of Irony. - Verbal Irony : a word or phrase used to suggest the opposite of its actual meaning Example: Sarcasm Think of sarcastic - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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• The difference between appearance and reality, expectation and result.
• A surprise or unexpected result!
Types of Irony
-Verbal Irony: a word or phrase used to suggest the opposite of its actual meaning
Example: Sarcasm
Think of sarcastic comments or remarks. How are they examples of irony?
Types continued…Dramatic Irony: When there is a
contradiction between what a character thinks and what the readers know is true
1) How does this movie
poster convey dramatic
irony?
2) How does dramatic
irony create suspense?
Types continued…
-Situational Irony: When an event directly contradicts expectations of the reader or of the characters
What is ironic in this image?