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IRONY

IRONY. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. Irony.

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IRONY

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  1. IRONY

  2. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. Irony

  3. When John Hinckley attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan, all of his shots initially missed the President; however, a bullet ricocheted off the bullet-proof Presidential limousine and struck Reagan in the chest. Thus, a vehicle made to protect the President from gunfire was partially responsible for his being shot. Situational Irony Example

  4. Mean Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmSBrmgdKts Verbal irony in the movie Mean girls

  5. Used in a narrative when an event occurs and the audience knows why it is important, but the characters in the story do not. • Example:Romeo and Juliet…. • Romeo thinks that Juliet is dead, however, the audience knows that she is not dead, only sleeping. Dramatic Irony

  6. Alanis Morissette Ironic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v9yUVgrmPY Simpsons-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhrfhjLd9e4&feature=BFa&list=PLF17FA516B754B760&lf=results_main Family Guyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBztjzDr0fM&feature=related Doritos commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpjaOUjUPUc More examples

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