Monday 12-09-24 Bell Work

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What is Situational Irony?

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Situational Irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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Example of Situational Irony: A firefighter's house burns down while he is putting out a fire.

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This is an example of Situational Irony because the firefighter is expected to protect homes from fire, but his own home is destroyed.

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What is Dramatic Irony?

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Dramatic Irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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Example of Dramatic Irony: In Toy Story, the audience knows the toys can talk, but the humans do not.

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This creates tension and humor as the audience watches the characters interact without knowing the truth.

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What is Verbal Irony?

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Verbal Irony occurs when someone says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

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Example of Verbal Irony: Saying 'Great weather we're having!' during a storm.

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This is Verbal Irony because the speaker means the opposite of what they are saying.

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How can you identify Situational Irony in a story?

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Look for moments where the outcome is unexpected or contrary to what was anticipated.

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How can you identify Dramatic Irony in a story?

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Look for situations where the audience has knowledge that the characters lack.

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How can you identify Verbal Irony in a conversation?

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Listen for statements that seem to contradict the situation or the speaker's true feelings.

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What is the effect of Dramatic Irony on the audience?

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It creates suspense and engagement as the audience anticipates the characters' reactions when they discover the truth.