Irony, Allegory, and Antithesis

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What is an allegory?

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A story in which characters, setting, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities.

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What is situational irony?

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The difference between what is expected to happen and what really does happen.

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What is antithesis?

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Using direct opposites or two contrasting ideas to communicate an idea, usually in parallel structure.

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What does antithesis involve?

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Using strongly contrasting words, images, or ideas.

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What is dialect?

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A way of speaking that is characteristic of a certain social group or the inhabitants of a certain geographical area.

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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation in which the audience knows more about the events of a story than the characters do.

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What is juxtaposition?

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The placement of two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side to highlight their differences.

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What is allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What is the purpose of using irony in literature?

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To create a contrast between appearance and reality, often to provoke thought or humor.

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What is a motif?

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A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.