Unit 3 (RJ Review)

Front

What is dramatic irony?

Back

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.

Front

Provide an example of dramatic irony from literature.

Back

In Act 4, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet, the Capulet family mourns Juliet's 'death,' while the audience knows she is alive.

Front

What is situational irony?

Back

Situational irony is when what actually happens is different from what is expected or logical.

Front

Give an example of situational irony.

Back

A fire station burns down.

Front

What is the function of a semicolon?

Back

A semicolon joins two closely related sentences.

Front

How does a semicolon differ from a period?

Back

A semicolon connects related ideas, while a period separates them.

Front

What is parallel structure in writing?

Back

Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

Front

Identify the correct use of parallel structure: 'She likes to dance, sing, and play the piano.'

Back

This sentence uses parallel structure correctly by maintaining the same verb form.

Front

What is the author's purpose in writing a play?

Back

The author's purpose is typically to entertain the audience.

Front

What is verbal irony?

Back

Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.