Definitions
a comparison using like or as
simile
the type of irony also known as sarcasm
verbal irony
The tree _______ in the wind.
The star is sparkling like a precious jewel.
simile
a comparison not using like or as
metaphor
when the audience knows something a character does not know
dramatic irony
a character in the story does not know he was caught stealing, but the audience knows
dramatic irony
The moon _______ in the night sky.
answers will vary
The moon is a glowing gem in the night sky.
metaphor
giving human qualities to nonhuman things
personification
when the opposite of what you expect to happen happens
situational irony
A man loses his job, car, and house. He thinks he is having the worst day ever. Then he wins the lottery.
situational irony
The cup ________ on the table.
answers will vary
The cowboy is a modern day legend.
metaphor
repetition of beginning consonant sounds in words close together
alliteration
give an example of dramatic irony
responses will vary
situational irony
The car _______ as it rolled out of the driveway.
answers will vary
simile
the word for sound
onomatopoeia
give an example of situational irony
responses will vary
A girl in the story failed math class. Her parents don't know, but the audience does.
dramatic irony
The water _______ in the morning sun.
answers will vary
The cat and dog are like a circus act when they are hyper.
simile