Irony

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Irony is about playing with reader's

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expectations

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When the reader knows something that some/all of the characters don't, this is called

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Dramatic Irony

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This is when a speaker says one thing but means the complete opposite.

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Verbal Irony

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This is when there is a contrast between readers' logical expectations and what actually happens.

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Situational Irony

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Traveling to Florida in January to avoid cold weather but finding below-freezing temps once you arrive would be:

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situational irony

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If you, the reader, know that Sophie's friends are acting strange because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie doesn't know, this is:

• dramatic irony
• verbal irony
• situational irony

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dramatic irony

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Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!" This is an example of:

• verbal irony
• situational irony
• dramatic irony

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verbal irony

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An extreme exaggeration meant for emphasis.

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Hyperbole

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What kind of figurative language is this:
The train screamed down the tracks.
Options: Irony, Metaphors, personification, hyperbole

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personification

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What kind of figurative language is this:
The sunflowers begged for water

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Personification