1. Three kinds of irony in writing

2. We covered the definition of this type earlier…
Dramatic Irony
We covered the definition of this type earlier…
what is it?

3. Example of Dramatic Irony
While walking home from work, Lake Park Mall security guard Scott Thornton thought about his day. A shoplifter had outrun him, he had lost the keys to the golf cart, and a group of skateboarders had made fun of his weight. Things had not gone so well. Scott was so deep in thought that he did not even notice that he had stumbled on to a movie set.

4. Lost in thought, he passed by trailers, cameras, and stagehands, yet he was unaware of the scene around him. When he came out of his daze, he looked up and saw a man who was wearing a ski mask waving a knife at an old lady. Figuring that the masked man was robbing the old woman, Scott bolted into action. He was so charged up with adrenaline that he did not even notice the cameraman filming him as he tackled the actor wearing the ski mask.

5. SITUATIONAL IRONY
This occurs when what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate.

6. Example of Situational Irony
The rapper Eminem is well-known for his song writing ability, but he is equally known for his shockingly profane and obscene lyrical content. Eminem has made a fortune selling his music with its bad language to millions of children around the world.
But, in a 60 Minutes interview, Eminem claimed that there was no swearing in his own home and that his children were not allowed to play music with curse words, including his own tracks.

7. Verbal Irony

8. A character says one thing but really means the opposite
Verbal Irony
A character says one thing but really means the opposite

9. Example of Verbal Irony
Mr. Dolen spent 45 dollars for tickets to the circus for Jaymeson and himself. It was a lot of money, but he knew Jaymeson would love it. As they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. Desperately thirsty, Mr. Dolen asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, “Eleven dollars each.” Mr. Dolen replied, “Oh, that’s it? Just eleven dollars? What a great deal for one cup of lemonade. That’s totally worth it.” The drink vendor walked away.

10. Practice Time
Choose the type of irony on the examples on the sheet you’re about to get and explain why you chose that one.