Definitions
A type of irony that occurs when a person says one thing, but means the opposite.
What is verbal?
Finish this phrase..."Lottery in June..."
What is, "Corn be heavy soon"?
This word sounds like a coffin, but actually means "a vessel to store liquids in."
What is: A Cask?
Explain the example of verbal irony:
"As you wish"
What is:
As you wish is meant to say, "Yes, boss."
What it means is, "I love you," ?
Name the title associated with the quote, "I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that's why."
What is: Of Mice and Men?
A type of irony when the audience knows something that the characters do not.
What is dramatic irony?
"The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" takes place in this New England state.
What is New Hampshire?
The line, “You’re a funny kid, you know that?” said by Sheila Mant, is an example of what kind of irony?
Explain the example of verbal irony:
"Inconceivable"
What is:
Inconceivable=Unbelievable, BUT Vizzini always says it while looking straight at the "inconceivable" thing?
This book depicts some real-life, coming-of-age, hardships through text and images.
What is: Hey, Kiddo?
A type of irony when readers/audiences/characters expect one thing to happen, and another happens.
What is situational irony?
This character knew all of Emily's secrets, so it was important to disappear before he could be questioned.
Who is Tobe?
Paraphrase this family motto: Nemo me impune lacessit
What is: No one attacks me without impunity?
Explain the irony involving the R.O.U.S.
What is: the audience learns they exist before Buttercup?
This text helps us put the puzzle pieces of a murder together by introducing ghosts one elevator floor at a time...
What is: Long Way Down?
These are the two literary effects caused by irony...
What is suspense and humor?
Mrs. Mallard died of a heart attack...the joy that kills...What actually killed her?
Explain the irony of this excerpt from Story of an Hour:
"She breathed a quick prayer that life might be long. It was only yesterday she had thought with a shudder that life might be long."
What is: the reader assumes Mrs. Mallard is grieving her dead husband, but really, she is celebrating?
Explain the irony of the sword fight between Westley and Inigo.
If only phones had existed, these two characters may have been able to change their tragic fates...
Who are: Romeo and Juliet?
Name the irony in this example:
Mrs. Barber passes out a pop quiz on a Monday morning. Emily Bouse sees the quiz and replies, "Oh. Great!"
What is verbal irony?
Define this latin phrase: requiescat in pace
What is rest in peace?
What evidence do the townspeople find in the attic to suggest Emily has been sleeping next to a dead Homer for 40 years?
What is: an indented pillow and long gray hair?
Explain why the ending of the film is ironic.
As you prepare for English 10, knowing that THIS goes at the end of your introduction paragraph will help to impress your teacher.
What is: a thesis statement?