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IRONY

IRONY. Verbal, Situational, Dramatic. Verbal Irony. Definition. a character says one thing but means another. Verbal Irony. Example. Zaroff calls himself civilized in “The Most Dangerous Game,” even though he hunts other humans. Example from Romeo and Juliet ?. Situational Irony.

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IRONY

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  1. IRONY Verbal, Situational, Dramatic

  2. Verbal Irony Definition • a character says one thing but means another

  3. Verbal Irony Example • Zaroff calls himself civilized in “The Most Dangerous Game,” even though he hunts other humans. • Example from Romeo and Juliet?

  4. Situational Irony Definition • an event occurs that is the opposite of what was expected or intended

  5. Situational Irony Example • In “The Necklace,” readers and the protagonist expect life for the Loisels to improve after the fancy ball, but because the necklace is lost, their lives become much harder. • Example from Romeo and Juliet?

  6. Dramatic Irony Definition • the audience (readers or viewers) know something that the characters do not know

  7. Dramatic Irony Example • Readers know how Montresor feels about Fortunato, but Fortunato does not know. • Example from Romeo and Juliet?

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