Irony A contrast, sometimes funny, between what is stated and what is meant; the contrast between what appears to be true and what really is true; or the contrast between the expected outcome and what actually occurs. Example: A fire station burns down.

Three Main Types of Irony Dramatic – the reader knows what will happen BEFORE the character does (or the characters do). Example: Antigone – When Creon asks “What man has dared to do this?” we (the audience) know that it was Antigone, but he does not. WATCH THIS! Even more examples

Three Main Types of Irony Situational – the reader/audience and characters realize the irony at the SAME time. Example – Duncan Goldwater flushes not only his perceived enemies but himself at the end of “Flushie.” WATCH THIS! More examples

Three Main Types of Irony Verbal – A difference between what is said and what is meant—sarcasm, overstatement, or understatement. Example: A large man whose nickname is “Tiny”. WATCH THIS!

“Lamb to the Slaughter” Read carefully. ON YOUR OWN PAPER, thoughtfully answer the questions in margin. DO NOT WRITE ON STORY!!!! Refer to “Tone/Mood” words on screen as needed. Upon completion of the story, come to me to see the final tasks you must complete.