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warmup • Quietly, read page 284285 by yourself while I quietly walk around and stamp your list #10.

English : Monday, December 5 th, 2011 Agenda: • Book check/ Expectations. SAT • Read page 284 -285 silently powerpoint /foldable • Write one paragraph describing irony in “The Sniper” • Preview vocabulary Objectives: Scholars will be able to: • define and identify the types of irony • Describe irony in literature by writing one HOMEWORK: finish “The Sniper” irony paragraph/3+ paragraph SAT words

Irony – what is it? Review 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.

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

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.

Dramatic Irony 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 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]

Ambiguity • When something is unclear. • Leaves the reader with several conflicting consequences/meanings

In the center of your foldable…. Write a paragraph describing the cartoon on page 285. What type of irony is it? What word would you use to describe it’s effect on the reader? How is this effect created?

On the back of your foldable… Write a paragraph describing the type of irony found in “The Sniper”. What type of irony is it? What word would you use to describe it’s effect on the reader? How is this effect created? Is it the same effect for both the reader and the characters? Explain the differences. Include 3 SAT words

Vocabulary “Gift of the Magi” 1. If a criminal instigates a plan to rob a bank, what does he do? If a criminal instigates a plan, it means 1. What might an agile person do on monkey bars? An agile person would be able to 1. What would depreciate the value of a car? A car would depreciate ……. . 1. What would happen to a small boat that sailed into a cascade? If a small boat sailed into a cascade…. 1. When might you find yourself ransacking your bedroom? You might find yourself ransacking your bedroom….

Irony 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]

deteriorate • verb • definition: to worsen example sentence: As we get older, our bodies begin to deteriorate. What else can you think of that deteriorates? YOUR SENTNECE: The _______ began to deteriorate after _________.

innocuous YOUR SENTENCE: A _____ • adjective is innocuous until • definition: harmless _________. example sentence: A skunk is innocuous until it becomes angry.

notorious YOUR SENTNECE: He was • adjective notorious for • definition: famous in _________. an unfavorable sense; famous in a negative way example sentence: He was notorious for always being late to class.

benign YOUR SENTENCE: Her • adjective worries about _______ • definition: favorable or ended up being benign. harmless example sentence: His tumor turned out to be benign. Her worries about failing the class ended up being benign.

apex • noun • definition: highest point; the top example sentence: The skiers finally reached the apex of the ski lift. YOUR SENTENCE: Reaching the apex was going to be ______ because ______.

TICKET OUT 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 _________.

crucial • adj • definition: extremely important; decisive example sentence: It was crucial that I remember as much information as possible for tomorrow’s test. YOUR SENTENCE: It was crucial that ______ or else _______.

speculate YOUR SENTENCE: People • verb like to speculate • definition: think, guess whether example sentence: The _________. weather man was speculating about tomorrow’s rain.

traverse YOUR SENTENCE: In order • verb to get to _______, • definition: cross people had to traverse example sentence: I had _________. to traverse the dangerous road.

jeopardize YOUR SENTENCE: My • verb ______ jeopardized our • definition: endanger lives when (he/she) was example sentence: My ________. brother jeopardized our lives when he was texting while driving.

tenuous • adjective • definition: weak, slight example sentence: The tenuous bridge made people worry about traversing over it. The lawyer made a tenuous argument which led to her client’s arrest. YOUR SENTENCE: The ____ made a tenuous ______which led to ______.

Irony: Verbal, Situational, Dramatic

Definition: a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens Situational: something happens that we wouldn’t expect to happen Example: a fire station burns down Example: a fire Dramatic: the reader knows something the characters do not Home Alone: We know that Kevin has planted traps every where, but the thieves don’t! station burns down Verbal – what is said is different than what is meant You tell someone to break a leg but you mean for them to have good luck

Identify the following examples of irony as situational, dramatic, or verbal… 1. 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.

A: SITUATIONAL IRONY n We do not expect George to see his girlfriend with another guy.

SITUATIONAL IRONY We don’t expect a FITNESS CENTER to have an escalator because they cause you to burn LESS calories.

3. 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.

A: DRAMATIC IRONY n You, as the audience, know something that the main character does not.

A: Situational Irony You wouldn’t expect to see a Pepsi delivery man drinking a Coke!

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

A: VERBAL IRONY n Your friend is saying that it is lovely weather but what she means is just the opposite. It is a very dreary day.

SITUATIONAL IRONY The guy is calling the protestors stupid, but he spelled, “morons” wrong!

n 7. A police station gets robbed.

A: SITUATIONAL IRONY We wouldn’t expect a POLICE STATION to get robbed. They investigate robberies!

SITUATIONAL The van drove into a “School of Safe Driving. ” Hahahaha! We wouldn’t expect that.

9. 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. ”

A: VERBAL IRONY What you’ve said is different than what you mean. You mean that your date hasn’t bother to dress up at all, but that isn’t what you said!

SITUATIONAL IRONY It is ironic that a Mc. Donald’s sign is beside a sign about obesity!

11. 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.

A: DRAMATIC IRONY The audience knows information that a character does not! (We know why the person has been brought on the show, but they don’t!)

SITUATIONAL n Would you expect someone that lives here to specialize in complete home repair?

warm-up Open your books to page 285. Why is the title on the image in the bottom right corner strange? In a few sentences, describe the picture and explain why it’s odd. HW: bring reading book Study SAT words finish examples/C. notes

English 1 H: Monday, December 6 th, 2010 Agenda: • • • Book check/ Expectations Irony Cornell notes Create foldable partner activity vocabulary four-square ticket out the door Objectives: Students will be able to: • define and identify the types of irony • use vocabulary words in context

Irony and Ambiguity C. notes p. 284 • Define Irony • List the three types 1. , 2. , 3. • Define each type: 1. 2. 3. • What is ambiguity? Summary: Do you enjoy stories with irony and ambiguity? Explain your answer with an example from a movie or story.

TICKET OUT 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 _________.