Irony & POV Review Flashcardziz

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What is Irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. It often involves a contrast between expectations and reality.

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What is the definition of Point of View (POV)?

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Point of View (POV) refers to the perspective from which a story is narrated. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is First Person Point of View?

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First Person Point of View is when the narrator is a character in the story, using pronouns like 'I' or 'we'.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View addresses the reader directly using the pronoun 'you', making the reader a character in the story.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, using pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View is when the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without access to any character's thoughts or feelings.

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What is Verbal Irony?

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Verbal Irony occurs when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite. For example, saying 'What a beautiful day!' during a storm.

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What is Situational Irony?

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Situational Irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. For example, a fire station burns down.

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What is Dramatic Irony?

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