Symbolism, irony, foreshadowing

Symbolism, Irony, and Foreshadowing

Symbolism

using an object, image, or action to represent something else, like an idea or feeling

American flag = freedom
Dove = peace

Types of irony

3 types of irony

• Verbal - saying the opposite of what you mean (What a beautiful day!)

• Situational - something happening that's the opposite of what you expect (fire station burning down)

• Dramatic - when the readers knows more than the character in the story (Simba believes he is responsible for the death of Mufasa, but we know otherwise)

Multiple Choice

What does this symbol represent?

• Anger
• A bald eagle
• Freedom
• Creeping

Multiple Choice

What does this symbol represent?

• Failure
• Success
• A sport
• A game

Multiple Choice

A robbery at a police station would be an example of which type of irony? 

• Verbal
• Dramatic
• Situational
• None of the Above

Multiple Choice

• verbal irony
• dramatic irony
• situational irony
• none of the above

Multiple Choice

When we know the identity of the superhero, but everyone else wonders who they are, that's...?

• Verbal
• Situational
• Dramatic
• Super

Multiple Choice

“I made those biscuits yesterday,” said Mom. “I don’t know if they're still good.”

Dad banged one on the table. “As soft and fluffy as a chunk of granite,” he remarked.

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Foreshadowing

Hints at future events
in the story.

Coco