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LITERARY TERMS

LITERARY TERMS. FRONT: IRONY. BACK: Verbal irony – what is said is different from what is meant Situational irony – what happens is the opposite of what is expected Dramatic irony – the audience knows something that the character(s) does not know. FRONT: PARADOX. BACK:

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LITERARY TERMS

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  1. LITERARY TERMS

  2. FRONT:IRONY BACK: Verbal irony – what is said is different from what is meant Situational irony – what happens is the opposite of what is expected Dramatic irony – the audience knows something that the character(s) does not know

  3. FRONT:PARADOX BACK: Def. – a statement that is seemingly contradictory but may be true Example – Nobody goes to that restaurant; it’s too crowded.

  4. FRONT:OXYMORON BACK: Def. – two seemingly contradictory words that, when put together, form a new idea Example – jumbo shrimp, modest magnificence, dull roar, cold sweat

  5. Journal #4, Sept. 21 • Have you ever expected something to happen, but the opposite occurs? Explain. How did you feel about this sudden change in events? How did you cope with this sudden departure from your plans? Were you relieved or upset by the change? Did you react to this situational irony as others expected you to react? Why/Why not?

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