The Umbrella of Irony The Umbrella of Irony

The Umbrella of Irony…

The Umbrella of Irony There a variety of tones & attitudes that fall under the “umbrella” of irony… Bu rle squ e y ro d ny Sat ire Pa m s a c r Sa Iro t e h t Epi Sa n o rd e c i o V ic

Irony Definition: • Language that states the opposite of the intended meaning • A contradiction or incongruity between appearance or expectation and reality

Satire Definition: • A literary genre that uses irony, wit and sometimes sarcasm to expose humanity’s vices and foibles, giving impetus to change or reform through ridicule. • Targets something the author wants to change/correct

Juvenalian Satire Vs. Horatian Satire Juvenalian Satire • Harsh & bitter form • Speaker attacks a vice and error w/contempt…aims to produce anger Horatian Satire • Voice is indulgent, tolerant, amused and witty • Speaker aims to produce a wry smile

Parody Definition: • A form of high burlesque popular since ancient times that imitates a specific literary work or the style of an author for comic effect, usually to ridicule or criticize that work, author or style. • Mockery by imitation

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Parody

Sarcasm Definition: • A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound • Intentional derision, generally directed at another person and intended to hurt. • The terms comes from a Greek word meaning “to tear flesh like dogs” and signifies a cutting remark

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Epithet Definition: • Name calling • An adjective or phrase applied to a noun to accentuate a certain characteristic

Sardonic Voice Definition: • A scornful, cynical or derisive voice without hope (venting) • Scornful, mocking, cynical from the Greek Sardonios, a poisonous plant supposed to distort the face of the eater, appearing to die laughing

Burlesque Definition: • A form of comedy characterized by ridiculous exaggeration & distortion • A serious subject my be treated frivolously or a frivolous subject seriously

IRONOMETER Irony: Language which states the opposite of intended meaning Satire We ake r her s r Ha

When identify items in the Ironometer you must learn to identify: A. The TRUE OPINION of the author B. The satiric voice or circumstance which the author fashions to portray THE OPPOSITE OF TRUE OPINION (creating irony) C. What the author wants to CHANGE OR CORRECT