Quarter 2 HW #3 (10th Grade)

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What does the root 'vis' mean?

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See or look

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Define irony.

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The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.

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What is the setting of the novel 1984?

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A dystopian future city called Airstrip One.

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What is the purpose of the Two Minutes Hate in 1984?

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To unite citizens in hatred of the Party's enemies.

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What type of irony is demonstrated when a character says, 'Oh, fantastic,' after something bad happens?

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Verbal irony.

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What is verbal irony?

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A figure of speech in which the speaker says the opposite of what they really mean.

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What is situational irony?

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A situation in which the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What is cosmic irony?

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The idea that fate or the universe is manipulating events to create ironic outcomes.

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What is a dystopian setting?

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A fictional society that is undesirable or frightening, often characterized by oppressive societal control.