1. Mini Lesson: Irony

2. Irony
The difference between appearance and reality, expectation and result.
A surprise or unexpected result!

3. Types of Irony
-Verbal Irony: a word or phrase used to suggest the opposite of its actual meaning Example: Sarcasm
Think of sarcastic comments or remarks. How are they examples of irony?

4. Types continued…
Dramatic Irony: When there is a contradiction between what a character thinks and what the readers know is true
Think of an example…

5. Types continued…
-Situational Irony: When an event directly contradicts expectations of the reader or of the characters
What is ironic
is this image?

6. Do you really understand Irony? Well, let’s see…
Locate and identify irony in “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant
If you are having trouble locating examples in the text, then ask questions at the end!
Don’t forget to use your notes!