Figurative Language
I am so tired I could sleep for a year.
hyperbole
What are the three types of irony?
verbal, situational, and dramatic
You have a difficult time making a decision
person vs. self
Invented Stories with imaginary characters and events
Fiction
Free-spirited and lively; she doesn't always get along with Mrs. Frank.
Anne Frank
The branches bowed to the ground.
personification
When an audience perceives something that a character does not know.
dramatic irony
You are stuck in a snowstorm
person vs. nature
True Stories of actual characters and Events
Non-Fiction
Is hard on Peter; often concerned about food.
Mr. Van Daan
Eek! I saw a mouse.
onomatopoeia
The difference between verbal and situational irony.
to say one thing, and mean another. Situational - when the outcome of something is very different of what was expected.
You get into an argument with your friend
person vs. person
An anonymous timeless and priceless story that was originally told rather than written.
Folktale or Folklore
Meticulous, finicky man who claims to get along well with children.
Mr. Dussel
Dewdrops dwell delicately
alliteration
This type of irony is often similar to a sarcastic response.
verbal irony
You're phone charger won't work
person vs. technology
Contains lines scenes and stage direction
A Play
When he comes to the annex, "the sun begins to shine."
Kraler
It is as hot as the Sahara Desert
simile
As the teacher told the students that it is impossible for a dog to walk on two legs. All of the sudden a dog walk in on two legs.
situational irony
You're getting bullied by your classmates for having a certain haircut
person vs. society
Verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that evokes and emotional response from the reader
Poetry
Anne's best friend.
Jopie DeWaal