A Lesson in Irony We have discussed how literature is a way for writers to share a message with the reader. The short stories we are reading by Roald Dahl.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

A Lesson in Irony Irony applies to situations where there is a gap or disconnect between what is expected and what actually happens. It can also be an.

Advertisements

Irony Isnt it ironic?. Situational Irony The setting or action is the unexpected or opposite of what you expect. Examples: Madagascar (animals dont know.

S.A.T. Vocabulary Practice

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.

Elements of Horror Fiction. Setting The time, place, environment, and historical context of the story. Horror stories often include isolated locations,

Prose Prompt Practice  Recap the passage. What was going on?  Share your thesis statements. Remember: it needs to hit on the ‘so what’ factor.  Then,

Narrative Short Story Review Am I ready for the test?

“Lamb to the Slaughter”

Introduction and Literary Terms

Irony Take down these notes….. 3 Different Types of Irony Verbal Situational Dramatic.

IRONY The result of a contrast between appearance or expectation and reality *Hiding what is actually the case to achieve special, artistic effects.

Introduction to Lamb to the Slaughter Objective: Students will analyze how Roald Dahl creates suspense within his short story.

Analyzing irony for constructed response

Analyzing Literature: You will be analyzing literature until you graduate college! Knowing how to approach an analysis is necessary and helpful!

Minds-on!. The perfect murder a) It should be easy to arrange.______ b) It should leave no clues.______ c) There should be no noise.______ d) It should.

In this presentation you will find quick yet thorough explanations of the subject matter for this lesson.

Dramatic Irony By: Callie Clark. We Know………… Characters Don’t Dramatic Irony: when the audience understands the meaning of the situation because they.

THREE TYPES OF IRONY LITERARY DEVICES

Satire, Fables, Irony, and Allegory in Orwell’s Animal Farm.

WHAT IS IRONY? Irony IIt can be funny! IIt’s unexpected. IIt sometimes creates suspense. It’s like Cupid never falling in love.

By Roald Dahl Lamb to the Slaughter.

Roald Dahl Pg. 317 Point of View: 3 rd person limited.

Lamb to the Slaughter By: Roald Dahl.

Do Now Hand in all assignments related to “The Tell-Tale Heart” (*Staple these together! Make sure your name is on everything!) Questions, mood analysis,

 Poetry that consists of the elements of plot, conflict, character, and setting.

An analysis of setting,characters, conflict, symbolism, point of view, and irony.

Honors English II American Literature Mrs. Greenblatt October 10, 2013

Irony and Ambiguity Pages Surprises, Twists, and Mysteries 1.Fiction, really good fiction, reflects the _______________________________________.

Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Vocabulary Preview.

Irony and its impact on theme. Irony and its impact on theme ► What is irony? ► What are the three types of irony? Define them. ► What is the relationship.

World Literature Wednesday, September 21 Thursday, September 22.

DICTION. WORD CHOICE DENOTATION DICTIONARY DEFINITION OF A WORD.

Literary Elements in Horror Unit

The Story OF an Hour. Key VocaBulAry Write these words in your writer’s notebook, and use your phone or a dictionary to find a definition.Write these.

Wednesday, January 27, th Lit Warm Up: Match each definition to the correct literary term from the Word Bank. 1.This occurs when an author gives.

Those Three Wishes Short Story Terms.

Literary Devices.

Types of Irony Quick definition: When the audience or characters expect one thing to happen, but the opposite happens. Or The Opposite from what is INTENDED.

How Ironic!!! Irony and “Story of an Hour”

Mini Lesson: Irony.

Irony and its impact on theme.

What is Irony?.

Vocabulary List 2.

ELA 9 Short Story Analysis

There are three different types of irony.

What is Irony?.

“Feels and tastes just like iron!”

Mini Lesson: Irony.

Example: a fire station burns down

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

Techniques and elements of Literature

You’re in for a surprise!

What is Irony?.

Elements of Literature #4

What is Irony?.

What is Irony?.

Mini Lesson: Irony.

What is Irony?.

Isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think?.

Literary Terms and Concepts

Literary Terms English 1.

Verbal Irony: What is said is different than what is meant.

Surprises, Twists, and Mysteries

THERE ARE THREE TYPES…. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY ARE?

What do the following images have in common?

PRINCIPLES OF CINEMA OR LITERATURE. Classifications of Literature  Escape Literature  Interpretative Literature.

Lamb to the Slaughter What images are created for you from this title? What scenarios can make you a “lamb to slaughter”?

Presentation transcript:

A Lesson in Irony We have discussed how literature is a way for writers to share a message with the reader. The short stories we are reading by Roald Dahl ,in our author study contains irony. Irony is just one of the writing tools an artist uses to sharpen his or her point. Roald Dahl uses irony in “The Landlady” and “Lamb to the Slaughter”

Where’s the irony in the song? What examples of irony did you find in the song “Ironic”? Did you find any examples of verbal irony? NO Did you find any examples of dramatic irony? NO What is the mood of the song? Did you find examples of situational irony? or was it a coincidence? Or just bad luck?

Dramatic Irony

Situational Irony A few examples: A firefighter’s house burns down Stories with a surprise ending i.e the homicide detective ends up being the murderer.

Verbal Irony

A few questions for discussion… What are some of the cultural functions and/or purposes of literature and music? What are the possible intentions of artists when they create popular (or not so popular) music for an audience ?