1. WHAT IS IT? Irony.

2. Definitions Verbal irony is a disparity of expression and intention: when a speaker says one thing but means another, or when a literal meaning is contrary to its intended effect. An example of this is sarcasm. example: Getting arrested isn't so bad -- it's a great way to meet new friends. Dramatic irony is a disparity of expression and awareness: when words and actions possess a significance that the listener or audience understands, but the speaker or character does not. example: In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo thinks Juliet is dead, while in fact the audience knows that she is not. Situational irony is the disparity of intention and result: when the result of an action is contrary to the desired or expected effect. Likewise, cosmic irony is disparity between human desires and the harsh realities of the outside world (or the whims of the gods). example: A man spends all his money on non-refundable tickets to fly to California and surprise his girlfriend, only to have her break up with him.

3. Matching 1. “That’s as clear as mud.” 2. When John Hinckley attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, all of his shots initially missed the President; however a bullet ricocheted off the bullet-proof windows of the Presidential limousine and struck Reagan in the chest. Thus, the windows made to protect the President from gunfire were partially responsible for his being shot. 3. That’s as funny as cancer. 4. Mother comes into the TV room and discovers her 11-year-old watching South Park instead of doing his homework, as he was set to a dozen minutes ago. Pointing to the screen she says, "Don't let me tempt you from your duties, kiddo, but when you're finished with your serious studies there, maybe we could take some time out for recreation and do a little math.” 5. In North by Northwest, the audience also knows that Kaplan is a fictitious agent invented by the CIA; the characters of Roger and Vandamm do not. 6. Huck Finn says, “all right, I’ll go to hell,” after deciding to free Jim from slavery. 7. A character is being stalked by a killer hiding in his closet. The character, unaware of the killer, whistles “Zippidy-doo-dah.” 8. A pickpocket steals a wallet, then finds that his own pocket has been picked. 9. You save for months to buy yourself something expensive, only to receive it as a Christmas present. Verbal irony is a disparity of expression and intention: when a speaker says one thing but means another, or when a literal meaning is contrary to its intended effect. An example of this is sarcasm. Dramatic irony is a disparity of expression and awareness: when words and actions possess a significance that the listener or audience understands, but the speaker or character does not. Situational irony is the disparity of intention and result: when the result of an action is contrary to the desired or expected effect. Likewise, cosmic irony is disparity between human desires and the harsh realities of the outside world (or the whims of the gods).

4. Matching 1. “That’s as clear as mud.” 2. When John Hinckley attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, all of his shots initially missed the President; however a bullet ricocheted off the bullet-proof windows of the Presidential limousine and struck Reagan in the chest. Thus, the windows made to protect the President from gunfire were partially responsible for his being shot. 3. That’s as funny as cancer. 4. Mother comes into the TV room and discovers her 11-year-old watching South Park instead of doing his homework, as he was set to a dozen minutes ago. Pointing to the screen she says, "Don't let me tempt you from your duties, kiddo, but when you're finished with your serious studies there, maybe we could take some time out for recreation and do a little math.” 5. In North by Northwest, the audience also knows that Kaplan is a fictitious agent invented by the CIA; the characters of Roger and Vandamm do not. 6. Huck Finn says, “all right, I’ll go to hell,” after deciding to free Jim from slavery. 7. A character is being stalked by a killer hiding in his closet. The character, unaware of the killer, whistles “Zippidy-doo-dah.” 8. A pickpocket steals a wallet, then finds that his own pocket has been picked. 9. You save for months to buy yourself something expensive, only to receive it as a Christmas present. 1. Verbal Irony 2. Situational Irony 3. Verbal Irony 4. Verbal Irony 5. Dramatic Irony 6. Dramatic Irony 7. Dramatic Irony AND Situational Irony 8. Situational Irony 9. Situational Irony

5. Write Your Own Verbal irony is a disparity of expression and intention: when a speaker says one thing but means another, or when a literal meaning is contrary to its intended effect. An example of this is sarcasm. example: Getting arrested isn't so bad -- it's a great way to meet new friends. Dramatic irony is a disparity of expression and awareness: when words and actions possess a significance that the listener or audience understands, but the speaker or character does not. example: In a recent film, a kid thought that everyone at school thought he was cool because they kept saying things like "nice pocket protector" and "cool glasses" and "I wish I could be smart like you," but it was obvious that they were being sarcastic. Situational irony is the disparity of intention and result: when the result of an action is contrary to the desired or expected effect. Likewise, cosmic irony is disparity between human desires and the harsh realities of the outside world (or the whims of the gods). example: A man spends all his money on non-refundable tickets to fly to California and surprise his girlfriend, only to have her break up with him. Groups of 2-3. One example each, 1-3 sentences (5 sentences max).