Flashcard Review Unit 2

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What are the three types of irony?

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Verbal, Situational, and Dramatic

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What do we call nouns that have an official name or title?

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Proper Nouns

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What does the acronym STEAL stand for in indirect characterization?

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Speech, Thoughts, Actions, Effect on Others, and Looks

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What is direct characterization?

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When an author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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Why is indirect characterization used by authors?

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To enhance the writing and to keep it interesting and engaging.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

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Direct characterization tells the reader exactly what a character is like, while indirect characterization shows the character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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Can you give an example of verbal irony?

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Saying 'Oh, great!' when something bad happens.

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What is situational irony?

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When the opposite of what you expect to happen occurs.

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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Why is it important to capitalize proper nouns?

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To indicate that they are specific names or titles.