Irony
This type of irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is the exact opposite of what was intended or expected.
What is situational irony?
A character seeing a dead animal right before entering a haunted house might foreshadow what about their furture?
What is the character's own death?
This is a person, place, or thing that stands for something larger than itself, like an idea or a feeling.
What is a symbol?
A theme is also sometimes called the author's main....?
What is message?
Juxtaposition places two different things together in order to highlight their...?
What is similarities and differences?
If a character says, "Lovely weather we're having!" during a literal hurricane, they are using this specific device
What is verbal irony?
Foreshadowing can also be thought of as giving the reader a what?
What is clue or hint?
In many stories, a literal "storm" or "rain" is often used as a symbol for this.
What is trouble, disaster, or conflict?
The repetition of owning their own farm and being independent without a boss is an example of what theme from Of Mice and Men?
What is the theme of the American Dream?
A good example of juxtaposition about wealth would include placing a shiny, new Ferrari next to?
What is something old, broken, or dirty?
In a horror movie, the audience sees the killer hiding in the closet, but the main character walks into the room feeling completely safe. This creates what?
What is dramatic irony?
In Of Mice and Men, the death of Candy’s old dog by a gunshot to the back of the head hints at what future event?
What is George killing Lennie
In The House on Mango Street, Esperanza talks about "Four Skinny Trees" that grow despite the concrete. What do the trees symbolize?
What is resilience or strength?
If a story shows a poor man helping his neighbors while a rich man stays lonely, the theme might be: __________.
What is the importance of community, friendship, charity?
An author describes a beautiful, quiet lullaby playing while a violent battle happens on screen. What effect does this create?
What is contrast that highlights the horror of the violence?
A fire station burns down while the firefighters are out on a call. Identify the irony and explain why.
What is situational irony?
Early in a novel, a character notices a small crack in the foundation of their house. By the end of the book, the family has fallen apart. What does the crack foreshadow?
What is the family's eventual collapse/downfall/disconnect etc.?
A character wears a bright red coat in a town where everyone else wears gray. Later, they lead a revolution. What does the red coat symbolize?
What is rebellion or individuality?
Two friends go on a journey. One takes a shortcut and fails; the other works hard and succeeds. What is the theme?
What is hard work or persistence is needed to success?
In house on Mango Street Esperanza's real, shabby house is juxtaposed against what?
What is her dream house with 3 bathrooms and a garden?
George describing the farm with the rabbits to Lennie right before he shoots him is situational irony because...?
What is because it is the opposite of what the audience would expect George to do? They would expect him to lecture Lennie about his "bad" deeds.
How does Foreshadowing benefit the reader’s experience even if they don't "catch" the clue until the second time they read the book?
What is building suspense/tension?
In "Family of Little Feet" the high heeled shoes and the bum harassing the girls symbolically connect to what main theme?
How is a theme different from Social Commentary?
What is a theme is a universal message and social commentary is a critique of a societal flaw?
"The sun had left the valley to go climb up the slopes of the Gabilan Mountains, and the hilltops were rosy in the sun. But as the darkness filled the valley, George reached into his side pocket and brought out Carlson’s Luger..." The things being juxtaposed in this quote are...?
What is the rosy sun and the darkness/the gun?