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Take out the story “Once Upon a Time” story and something to write with. Once Upon a Time. Scavenger Hunt Write in complete sentences Write neatly and thoughtfully Sign your answer. Symbol. A concrete object used to represent an idea (may be person, place, thing, event).
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Take out the story “Once Upon a Time” story and something to write with.
Once Upon a Time • Scavenger Hunt • Write in complete sentences • Write neatly and thoughtfully • Sign your answer
Symbol • A concrete object used to represent an idea (may be person, place, thing, event). • Examples: Dove = peace Hourglass = time passing
What could be a symbol for …… • The United States • A holy place • Love • Hate • South Africa
Find something in this classroom to use as a symbol for Apartheid. Explain how the object works as a symbol.
The following objects appear in “Once Upon a Time” Write down as many symbolic meanings for each object that you can think of in relation to Apartheid and/or South Africa. • The growing wall and razor bladed coils • The boy • The roses and the perfect lawn • The red smudge marks on the whitewash wall. • Narrator’s house built above S.A. mine.
Verbal Irony • Using a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal or normal meaning. • Explain the irony you see in the story “Once Upon a Time”
Situational Irony • In “Once Upon a Time” there is a great difference between the purpose of the family’s actions and the result/outcome. • This is “situational irony”
Dramatic Irony • When the audience knows something that the characters do not!
Irony in “Once Upon a Time” On your tan sheet, write at least one example of irony from the story and explain why this example fits the definition of irony. • Situational Irony • Dramatic Irony • Verbal Irony
Passbook Assignment • Clean page • Top left corner write the title of the story (in quotation marks) and the author’s name • Provide an example of a symbol from the story (on left hand side) with a quote and explanation; and one example of irony (with a quote and explanation). Define what type of irony it is.
Homework • Read the next Nadine Gordimer Story: “Is There Nowhere Else We Can Meet?” • Take specific notes on: sensory detail, plot action, symbolism and irony. • These notes will be used next class!!! • Complete #1 and #2 on the handout