1. Irony 2010 9 th grade

2. Three kinds of irony Verbal irony Verbal irony Situational irony Situational irony Dramatic irony Dramatic irony

3. Verbal Irony Just like it sounds, verbal irony is used when someone says one thing but means the opposite. An example would be wishing someone luck by saying, “Break a leg!” (Situational irony would be if they actually did!) Sarcasm can be considered an extreme form of verbal irony.

4. Situational Irony This describes an event (or “situation”) that turns out contrary to what you thought would happen. This describes an event (or “situation”) that turns out contrary to what you thought would happen. In “The Interlopers,” Ulrich and Georg end a family feud while trapped under a tree. Before they can be rescued, however, they are discovered by wolves…. In “The Interlopers,” Ulrich and Georg end a family feud while trapped under a tree. Before they can be rescued, however, they are discovered by wolves….

5. Dramatic Irony Dramatic irony occurs when the reader or audience knows something that the character does not. Dramatic irony occurs when the reader or audience knows something that the character does not. We often see dramatic irony in plays and scary/suspenseful movies. We often see dramatic irony in plays and scary/suspenseful movies. Sympathetic readers attempt to warn Fortunato not to follow Montresor into the catacombs…. Sympathetic readers attempt to warn Fortunato not to follow Montresor into the catacombs….

6. Identify the types of irony involved The Titanic was called “the unsinkable ship.” It sank on its maiden voyage. The Titanic was called “the unsinkable ship.” It sank on its maiden voyage. When Tom trips over his shoe, Mary says, “That was graceful!” When Tom trips over his shoe, Mary says, “That was graceful!” The guest opens his mouth to compliment the chef, but a loud belch comes out instead. The guest opens his mouth to compliment the chef, but a loud belch comes out instead. Jane yells at the TV screen as she watches the monster shark approach the unsuspecting swimmers. Jane yells at the TV screen as she watches the monster shark approach the unsuspecting swimmers.