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Take out a piece of paper and fold into four squares. Irony. What is IRONY? (box 1). Oh that’s so ironic! Irony is the difference between what we expect or what seems suitable and what actually happens. Types of Irony (box 1). There are 3 types of irony Verbal (in Macbeth Act 3)
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What is IRONY? (box 1) • Oh that’s so ironic! • Irony is the difference between what we expect or what seems suitable and what actually happens
Types of Irony (box 1) • There are 3 types of irony • Verbal (in Macbeth Act 3) • Dramatic (in Macbeth Act 1) • Situational
Verbal Irony (box 2) • When someone says one thing but means another • “Wow! Cool story, bro.” • Or “What a nice day we’re having!” while it’s storming outside • Lennox talking on page 153 • Also known as sarcasm • Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony (box 3) • When the audience knows what the characters in the story don’t know. In Act I we knew that Macbeth was going to receive a promotion, but he did not know it.
Dramatic Irony (continued) • In a story, the wife plans a surprise party for her husband. The husband comes home to a dark house and says, “All I want is a quiet evening”. We know that there is a surprise coming and the husband does not.
Situational Irony (box 4) • An event that is contrary (opposite) to what you expected • Example: A firehouse catches on fire • Irony • Situational Irony
Situation Irony (box 4) • Example: Flyers hanging around OAHS advertising a backpack sale. Why ironic?
