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This lesson is to help explain the literary term, Irony, for students in a High School classroom. It uses interactive videos to help explain the three different types of Irony.
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- 1. Friday IRONY December 14th, 2012
- 2. AGENDA: Introduction to Irony Students will be able to use the plot diagram elements during the reading of a short story The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty (1897-1984) Questions and class discussion about The Sniper
- 3. IRONY Irony is the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. 3 different types of Irony: Situational Verbal Dramatic
- 4. SITUATIONAL IRONY When what actually http://www.youtube. happens is the com/watch?v=Wnec opposite of what is 6SmjHP0 expected. Something about the situation is completely unexpected.
- 5. VERBAL IRONY A character says one thing but means the opposite Also called sarcasm or being sarcastic. Examples: ≠Awesome! Another homework packet!
- 6. DRAMATIC IRONY When the words and Example from Dark actions of the Knight. characters have http://youtu.be/4sF different meaning kcyNxOJM for the reader than they do for the characters. The reader knows the characters better than they know themselves.
- 7. REVIEW T YPES OF IRONY Something that is Ironic is unexpected. If unexpected by character, its dramatic. If unexpected by everyone, its situational. If its sarcasm, its verbal.
- 8. IDENTIFYING IRONY 1 . A mean old man ate a large meal at a restaurant. The waitress tried to provide him with excellent service, but every time she brought him a dish, he complained. First, he thought that the soup was too cold when it was hot. Then he said that his steak was dry and chewy, when it was moist and succulent. Then he complained that one of her blonde hairs was in his mashed potatoes, but the hair was actually grey like his own. She remained patient and continued to try to help him until the end of the meal, when he left her a quarter for a tip. She replied on his way out Thank you for the generous tip, Mister. Which type of irony is used? Verbal
- 9. IDENTIFYING IRONY 2. Tom has always liked Lucy, but Lucy has always thought Tom was annoying and unattractive. One day, Lucy comes home to find an eviction notice on her door. Apparently, her roommate had been spending the rent money that Lucy was giving her on other things. Lucy only has 24 hours to get all her stuf f over to her moms house, and Lucy doesnt even have a car. But Tom has a truck. So Lucy calls up Tom and asks him how hes doing. She tells him that shes always thought he was funny, and that they should hang out sometime. Tom thinks that Lucy has finally come around and is beginning to like her. He also thinks that his jokes are funny because she is laughing after everything that he says. Which type of irony is used? Dramatic
- 10. IDENTIFYING IRONY 3. The rapper Eminem is well -known for his song writing ability, but he is equally known for his shockingly profane and obscene lyrical content. Eminem has made a fortune selling his curse filled songs to millions of children around the world. But, on a 60 Minutes interview, Eminem claimed that there was no swearing in his own home and that his children were not allowed to play music with curse words, including his own tracks. Which type of irony is used? Situational
- 11. SHORT STORY The Sniper by Liam OFlaherty Read & Discuss Plot elements Irony
- 12. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is at least one risk that the sniper took? Why did he take this risk? Make a connection from text to self about risks? After killing the enemy the Snipers attitude changed, describe the reactions both emotionally and physically of the sniper. What does it reveal about the emotional state of the sniper. Besides curiosity why does the Sniper want to see the face of the attacker.