Two Legs Or One?

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when someone says one thing but means something different, often the opposite.

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Identify the type of irony in the statement: "You'll love hanging out with my sister. She's as friendly as a rattlesnake."

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This is an example of verbal irony.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What defines a folktale?

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A folktale is a traditional story that often features a trickster character and conveys cultural lessons.

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What lesson does the folktale about Goha teach?

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It teaches that some people will try to win an argument at any cost.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What is situational irony?

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

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Give an example of verbal irony.

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Saying "Great weather we're having!" during a storm.

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What is the purpose of a folktale?

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Folktales often aim to teach moral lessons or explain cultural traditions.

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.