Practice Analyzing Irony: The Art of the Unexpected - 3.3.4.2 | Unit 3: Navigating Narrative Worlds: A Deep Dive into Prose Fiction | IB Grade 10 English
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Analyzing Irony: The Art of the Unexpected

3.3.4.2 - Analyzing Irony: The Art of the Unexpected

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Question 1 Easy

Explain verbal irony in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about sarcasm.

Question 2 Easy

Name an example of situational irony.

💡 Hint: What do you expect to happen in a place full of firemen?

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Question 1

What is verbal irony?

A type of situational outcome
Saying the opposite of what one means
Dramatic knowledge discrepancy

💡 Hint: Think of sarcasm.

Question 2

In which type of irony does the audience know about the situation but characters do not?

Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony

💡 Hint: Consider classic tragedies.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how a character's use of verbal irony can reveal their inner conflict while assessing the narrative structure.

💡 Hint: Look for quotes where characters deflect their feelings.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a text showcasing cosmic irony, analyze the implications on character development and thematic relevance.

💡 Hint: Think about how fate challenges the characters' goals.

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