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The Umbrella of Irony…

The Umbrella of Irony…. The Umbrella of Irony. There are a variety of tones & attitudes that fall under the “umbrella” of irony…. Parody. Sarcasm. Irony. Satire. Epithet. Sardonic Voice. Burlesque. Irony. Definition: Language that states the opposite of the intended meaning

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The Umbrella of Irony…

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  1. The Umbrella of Irony…

  2. The Umbrella of Irony There are a variety of tones & attitudes that fall under the “umbrella” of irony… Parody Sarcasm Irony Satire Epithet Sardonic Voice Burlesque

  3. Irony • Definition: • Language that states the opposite of the intended meaning • A contradiction or incongruity between appearance or expectation and reality

  4. Satire • Definition: • A literary genre that uses irony, wit and sometimes sarcasm to expose humanity’s vices and foibles, giving impetus to change or reform through ridicule. • Targets something the author wants to change/correct

  5. Juvenalian Satire Vs. Horatian Satire • Juvenalian Satire • Harsh & bitter form • Speaker attacks a vice and error w/contempt…aims to produce anger • Horatian Satire • Voice is indulgent, tolerant, amused and witty • Speaker aims to produce a wry smile

  6. Parody • Definition: • A form of high burlesque popular since ancient times that imitates a specific literary work or the style of an author for comic effect, usually to ridicule or criticize that work, author or style. • Mockery by imitation

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  8. Parody

  9. Sarcasm • Definition: • A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound • Intentional derision, generally directed at another person and intended to hurt. • The terms comes from a Greek word meaning “to tear flesh like dogs” and signifies a cutting remark

  10. Sarcasm… He was happily married – but his wife wasn’t If you’re one in a million, there are six thousand people exactly like you I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book I like you. People say I’ve got no taste, but I like you.

  11. Epithet • Definition: • Name calling • An adjective or phrase applied to a noun to accentuate a certain characteristic

  12. Sardonic Voice • Definition: • A scornful, cynical or derisive voice without hope (venting) • Scornful, mocking, cynical from the Greek Sardonios, a poisonous plant supposed to distort the face of the eater, appearing to die laughing

  13. Burlesque • Definition: • A form of comedy characterized by ridiculous exaggeration & distortion • A serious subject my be treated frivolously or a frivolous subject seriously

  14. IRONOMETER Irony: Language which states the opposite of intended meaning Satire Harsher Weaker

  15. When identify items in the Ironometer you must learn to identify: The TRUE OPINION of the author The satiric voice or circumstance which the author fashions to portray THE OPPOSITE OF TRUE OPINION (creating irony) What the author wants to CHANGE OR CORRECT

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