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Unveiling Irony: Understanding the Gap Between Expectation and Reality

Learn about the types of irony - Verbal, Dramatic, and Situational - and how they reveal the unexpected in literature. Dive into examples and analyze "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant to enhance your comprehension.

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Unveiling Irony: Understanding the Gap Between Expectation and Reality

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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. Types continued… Dramatic Irony: When there is a contradiction between what a character thinks and what the readers know is true Think of an example…

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

  6. Do you really understand Irony? Well, let’s see… • Locate and identify irony in “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant • If you are having trouble locating examples in the text, then ask questions at the end! • Don’t forget to use your notes!

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