Irony, Tone, and Mood

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Irony is a literary ________ authors use to keep readers engaged. Options:

device

,

genre

,

symbol

,

element

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device

Front

Which of the following best describes verbal irony?

• when a twist ending of a story involves character dialogue
• when the result of an event contradicts the expected outcome
• when the audience knows something the main character does not
• when words are used to mean the opposite of their literal meaning

Back

when words are used to mean the opposite of their literal meaning

Front

Is dramatic irony only found in plays?

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False

Front

When an author employs dramatic irony, the audience has

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more information than the characters have.

Front

In a horror movie, the audience sees a monster enter the house while a family quietly eats dinner. Which type of irony is this?

Back

dramatic irony

Front

What is tone?

Back

the author's attitude toward the story

Front

What is mood?

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how the story makes you feel

Front

In the movie "Toy Story," human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is.

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Dramatic Irony

Front

What is the tone of the note from Mercedes to her Grandma?

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appreciative

Front

fondly remembering something

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sentimental