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

2. Irony
“A contrast or discrepancy between appearance and reality” (R10).

3. Irony—Types, Definitions and Example
Type of Irony
Definition of Irony
Example
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic

4. “Ironic”—Alanis Morrissette
Read the lyrics to “Ironic” as we listen to the song
Underline instances of situational irony in the song
Give 2 examples of situational irony

5. “Story of an Hour”— Situational Irony
Example of
Situational Irony
Effect of

6. Final Assignment
Write a 1 page essay that summarizes the story and discusses its use of situational irony.