Irony 06.12.2019

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Irony start learning		is the opposite what is expected. It is a contradiction between what happens and what you expected to happen It is often used to add suspense and interest. It is also used to keep the reader thinking about the moral story.
Irony review of the definition start learning		is made of verbal irony, situational irony and dramatic irony
Verbal Irony start learning		this is the simplest type of irony. you can use it in every day when you say one thing but really mean the opposite. It has a tone of sarcasm to it The locker smells really good. Awesome! Another homework packet!
Situational Irony start learning		Occurs when a situation turns out be the opposite of what you though it would be. 'The teacher's daughter is a high school drop out.' The chef won't eat his own cooking.' ' the barber always needs a haircut'. Bill Gates uses an Apple computer.
Dramatic Irony start learning		When the reader understands more about the events of a story than a character does. This is used to engage the audience and keep them actively involved in the storyline. 'Tim's parents are proud of the "A" he got on the test, but we know he cheated. 'Alex writes a love poem to judy but we know that Judy loves Kevin.
Coincidence Irony vs Coincidence start learning		Coincidence is when two things happend at the same time by chance (randomly) IF you meet your friend in the grocery store because she just happened to be there when you did it is a coincidence, not irony
irony Irony vs Coincidence start learning		Irony is what the opposite of what you would expect happans. if one day you and your friend talk about how different styles you have and never dress alike, and the next day wear the same t-shirt is ironic

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