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The Role of Irony. Essay Comments. Common Errors. Write from lit. in present tense Punctuate “Short Story Titles” appropriately Orient reader in plotline Avoid superfluous verbiage! (NO PADDING!) Avoid ‘Also’ whenever possible Focus reader on specific piece of lit.
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The Role of Irony Essay Comments
Common Errors • Write from lit. in present tense • Punctuate “Short Story Titles” appropriately • Orient reader in plotline • Avoid superfluous verbiage! (NO PADDING!) • Avoid ‘Also’ whenever possible • Focus reader on specific piece of lit. • Focus on specific thesis = IRONY • “The role of irony affects theme, ch, and r’s symp.” No: Irony’s effect on t, c, and r’s s = its role
Analyze instead of narrating or informing • Assume I know terms; analyze for their use in story • Don’t defend type of irony; SHOW IT • NO first or second person pronouns (maintain a scholarly tone) • T S and C S should focus on IRONY’S impact on ____ in specific short story • NO PADDING!