Read Lamb…, go through and look for for main topics

Look to your notes for help. Pick one main topic from Lamb… and come up with a theme statement. Write this theme statement on your warm up page. Look to your notes for help. Warm-Up: Lamb to the Slaughter Part II

one of the most misused words in the English language What is Irony? Irony one of the most misused words in the English language

In your notes, write down what you think the word “irony” means

THREE TYPES OF IRONY VERBAL IRONY DRAMATIC IRONY SITUATIONAL IRONY

Verbal Irony When a person says one thing, but means the opposite (sarcasm is a form of verbal irony)

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Write down your own example of verbal irony.

When the audience knows more about the situation than the character Dramatic Irony When the audience knows more about the situation than the character

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What is an example of dramatic irony in Romeo and Juliet?

When what occurs is the exact opposite of what is expected Situational Irony When what occurs is the exact opposite of what is expected

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Now you try it! Label the following either ironic or not ironic

Use the rest of class time to finish your irony worksheet Use the rest of class time to finish your irony worksheet. When you are finished you can read!!