Irony There are three basic types of irony

Irony There are three basic types of irony: • verbal irony • situational irony • dramatic irony

Irony is the difference between what we expect and what actually happens. Writers use irony to reflect the real world— one where expectations aren’t always fulfilled and unexpected events surprise us.

Foldable (3 flaps) Irony – Notes on p. 284 -285 (old book) Flaps: Verbal, Dramatic, Situational, • Teacher: Model 1 • Partners A + B (5 minutes) – Define + example

Verbal Irony Definition: occurs when someone says one thing but means another Example of Verbal Irony: You get into a wreck and the passenger says, “You’re a great driver!”

Verbal Irony Verbal irony notes: • is the simplest kind of irony • can become sarcasm if taken to a harsh extreme Another example: “I’m not sure I’ve read enough books about computers, ” said Mr. Manor.

Situational Irony Definition: When a situation or event ends the opposite of what is expected Example: When a lifeguard is saved from drowning…

Situational Irony Notes: -it’s surprising -it’s very shocking Another Example: The dentist was surprised to find a cavity when she examined her own dental X-rays.

Situational Irony notes Situational irony • is often humorous and sometimes shocking • may mock (make fun of) human plans and intentions

Dramatic Irony Dramatic irony occurs when we know something the character does not. Example: We know, but Ron does not know, that when he flicks on his computer, a horrible virus will begin destroying it.

Again, it’s when the audience knows something that the characters do not… Another example: Horror films are notorious for presenting dramatic irony. The audience always knows where the bad guy is hiding when the “frantic” girl does not. Dramatic Irony

Dramatic Irony notes: • adds greatly to the suspense • Heightens (increases) the sense of humor in comedies and deepens the sense of dread in tragedies [End of Section]

Individually page 285 Think about which type(s) of irony the cartoon describes? HW: Write your own examples of irony on the back.

Ticket Out the Door Quick Check 1. After tripping over his own feet, the teen exclaims, “That was graceful!” 2. The movie audience knows that a hostile alien is just past the door. “Don’t go in there!” one viewer yells at the screen. 3. The guest opens his mouth to compliment the chef, but before he can speak, he burps long and loudly. Identify each item as one of the following: • verbal irony • situational irony • dramatic irony [End of Section]

DAY 2: TICKET in THE DOOR • THE THREE TYPES OF • WHAT ARE THE IRONY ARE ______, THREE TYPES OF _____, AND IRONY? PROVIDE ________. AN EXAMPLE OF TYPE AND EXPLAIN • ONE EXAMPLE WOULD WHY IT’S THAT KIND BE _________. OF IRONY. THIS IS _____ IRONY BECAUSE _________.

COLORS: S, V, or D?

While at a funeral, Frank overheard the grieving widow say to her daughter, “Your dad would have loved to be here for this. ”

On the Channel 7, 6: 00 news: A gold-medalist swimmer drowns during his tenth national swimming competition.

Fiona the princess looks at Shrek the ogre and says, “Wow, aren’t you the most handsome man I’ve ever seen? ”

Romeo and Juliet is an early tragedy by William Shakespeare about two teenage “star-cross’d lovers” whose "untimely deaths" ultimately unite their feuding households.

n George breaks a date with his girlfriend so he can go to a ball game with the guys. At the concession stand, he runs into his girlfriend with another guy.

You are watching a horror movie. You know that the boogey man is waiting for the main character in the closet, but the character doesn’t know and unknowingly opens the closet door.

As you walk outside into the pouring rain, your friend sarcastically comments, “What lovely weather we’re having today. ”

n A police station gets robbed.

Your date for the school dance shows up in ripped jeans and a stained t-shirt. With a smirk, you say, “Oh! I see you dressed up for the occasion. ”

When watching a talk show, the audience knows why a person has been brought on the show. However, the person in the chair does not know that they are going to be reunited with a long lost friend.

Assessment: Whip Around Groups create an example of each type of irony.