HMH Into Literature

Interflora and Irony [HMH Into Literature 8]

by Aaron Bodey

​Our Target

• ​We will analyze humorous poetry for irony and author's purpose and message.

• ​We will annotate the passage using our signposts.

​What is irony?

​Check out this video and take notes on it in your Reading section using Cornel Notes.

​Types of Irony to look for (p. 30):

​Situational: When a character or the reader _______ one thing, but something very different happens or is true.

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​Dramatic: When the reader knows something that a character ____ ___ know.

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​Verbal: When a _________ says one thing but means another.

​When you see irony or funky changes to the text...

• ​Ask yourself, "___ did the author do use this?"

• ​AND

• ​"___ is it important to the message of the piece?"

I do.​

Here's an example from Mr. Bodey​

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​OPEN THE "INTERFLORA"

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In pairs or in small groups of 3, analyze and annotate the rest of the poem looking for irony, author's purpose, and the overall message [theme]. Use the annotations box next to the poem to make your notes.​

Quiz Time​

Multiple Choice

(9B, 6C) Which line reveals that the poem's speaker is sending an email?

• From Robert B. @ mailexcite dot com

• Please find herewith as proof of my esteem

• To unwrap blooms and place in vase use Drag

• Petal won't wilt to husks nor leaves to slime

Multiple Choice

(5G, 9E) To smell the flowers, what does the recipient need to do?

• Click on cellophane and press Control

• Highlight the print and click on Encrypt Reverse

• Use Drag 

• Press Delete

Multiple Choice

(7A, 6C) According to the speaker, in what way are the on-line flowers better than real ones?

• They are fresh and virtual

• They come with a message

• They will last forever

• They can easily be deleted