Irony, Point of View, Symbolism, Imagery and Mood English I

I. Irony There are three types of irony: Verbal Irony: Saying something when you mean something else (ex: General Zaroff in “TMDG” says, “We try to be civilized here.”) Situational Irony: Occurs when a situation turns out to be just the opposite of what we expect (ex: Meeting the Wizard of Oz) Dramatic Irony: When we know something that the characters in the story do not  The difference between what we expect and what actually happens

II. Point of View The vantage point from which we “see” a story that affects how WE look at it and understand what happens in it.

II. Point of View THREE types: 1. First Person: Told by one of the characters in the story; Uses the pronoun “I” 2. Third Person Limited: The narrator, who is almost never a character in the story, zooms in on the thoughts of just one or a select few characters 3. Third Person Omniscient: the narrator knows all there is to know about the characters and problems

III. Symbolism Symbol: a specific object, person, or event that functions as itself but also functions as something more than itself. There is often no set meaning for a symbol; it may mean something different to each reader. Dove= Peace Sun=Power that produces life

IV. Imagery Vivid descriptions that recreate sensory experiences for readers. A writer may use sensory language— words and phrases that appeal to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch—to help you visualize a scene. Ex: “eddies of wind were whirling sand” “his wings flapped fitfully in the wind”

V. Mood The atmosphere of a story Whether it is lighthearted, hopeful, or mysterious, a story’s mood can affect your emotional reaction to the characters and events. Ex: a bleak, eerie mood established in a horror movie might prompt you to sympathize with the characters as you are drawn into their unsettling world