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Mini Lesson: Irony

Mini Lesson: Irony. Irony. The difference between appearance and reality, expectation and result. A surprise or unexpected result!. Types of Irony. - Verbal Irony : a word or phrase used to suggest the opposite of its actual meaning Example: Sarcasm Think of sarcastic

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Mini Lesson: Irony

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  1. Mini Lesson: Irony

  2. Irony • The difference between appearance and reality, expectation and result. • A surprise or unexpected result!

  3. Types of Irony -Verbal Irony: a word or phrase used to suggest the opposite of its actual meaningExample: Sarcasm Think of sarcastic comments or remarks. How are they examples of irony?

  4. Vocabulary word!

  5. Types continued… Dramatic Irony: When there is a contradiction between what a character thinks and what the readers know is true 1) How does this movie poster convey dramatic irony? 2) How does dramatic irony create suspense?

  6. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/irony

  7. Types continued… -Situational Irony: When an event directly contradicts expectations of the reader or of the characters What is ironic in this image?

  8. Any questions?

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