Irony in English
Origin of Irony
Types of Irony
Irony
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He left his home and became the exact opposite of what his family had planned for him.
What is Siddhartha
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The comic character Irony is based on
Eiron
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What is a Buzzword?
a word you should use in your english essays.
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What is Irony?
the use of words to convey a meaning opposite of its literal meaning, usually for humor.
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Give an Example of Irony in Fahrenheit 451.
Firemen start fires instead of stopping them.
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Why is Irony based on Eiron(comic character)?
Because he was an underdog who constantly beat Alazon, who was confident and conceited.
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What are the 3 types of Irony?
1. Situational 2. Verbal 3. Dramatic
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Give an example of Irony that has happened in your life.
answers will vary
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What Irony do we use more in our daily lives? (hint: talking)
Verbal Irony
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Give two examples of irony in Lord of the Flies.
1. Simon is confused to be the beast, and is killed by the boys who are actually the ones who are the "beasts". 2. Jack starts the fire to make Ralph come out from where he was hiding, but it ends up calling the attention from a naval vessel which makes them all safe. The fire was startes to be negative and ended up having a positive effect.
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When did Irony begin to be used as a figure of Speech? a. 2007 b. 15th century c. 16th century d. 1980's
16th century.
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Whats the difference between Verbal and Situational Irony?
Verbal - to say one thing, and mean another. Situational - when the outcome of something is very different of what was expected.
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In daily lives, what is irony usually used for?
Humor
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Bittersweet is an example of what situational irony?
What is Juxtaposition
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Why is it Ironic that Gene pushed Finny off the tree?
Finny and Gene were best friends, and you would expect best friends to always support and wish the best for eachother.
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the name of the character Eiron always managed to defeat.
What is Alazon
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A type of verbal irony that is used very often in our lives.
What is Sarcasm
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How does undestanding Irony help while you are reading a novel?
It helps you understand the reading more by knowing what the author says and what he means to say, and helps you make connections to your life.
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Hypocrisy is a type of what Irony?
Situational Irony
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Give an Example of Irony in TKAM
Answers will vary.
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Why is there Dramatic Irony in Romeo and Juliet?
because the reader knew what was gonna happen, while the characters did not.
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In what kind of writing is Irony usually used as a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., especially as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
Usually Contemporary Writing
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What is Juxtaposition?
When two ideas that are opposite to eachother are put right next to eachother to produce contrast or comparisson.
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