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Irony

Irony. Irony. Definition : an awareness of a contrast between appearances and reality Types : Verbal Situational Dramatic. Verbal Irony. When a character/speaker/narrator/etc. Says one thing but means the opposite Sarcasm is an example of verbal irony. Examples:

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Irony

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  1. Irony

  2. Irony • Definition: an awareness of a contrast between appearances and reality • Types: • Verbal • Situational • Dramatic

  3. Verbal Irony • When a character/speaker/narrator/etc. Says one thing but means the opposite • Sarcasm is an example of verbal irony. • Examples: • In Julius Caesar, Marc Antony’s reference to Brutus being an “honorable man” is an example of verbal irony. • “And Brutus is an honorable man” (scan the lines for acting directions from the grave!)

  4. Situational Irony • When the opposite of what is expected happens • Involves the element of surprise • Example:O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” • Catches both the characters and the audience by surprise

  5. Dramatic Irony • When the audience knows something that the characters do not • Adds suspense/tension to the story • Examples: • Oedipus Rex • Romeo and Juliet • Any horror movie

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