2.1.7.2 - Situational Irony
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Practice Questions
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Define situational irony in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think of the contrast between expectation and reality.
Give a simple example of situational irony.
💡 Hint: What place is traditionally quiet and safe?
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What is situational irony?
💡 Hint: Focus on the difference between expectation and actual outcome.
True or False: Situational irony can enhance the theme of a work.
💡 Hint: Think about the layers of meaning in stories.
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Create a short story that incorporates at least two examples of situational irony. Explain how each example enhances the reader's understanding of the plot.
💡 Hint: Consider contrasting character traits and their outcomes.
Analyze a poem that features situational irony. Discuss how that irony contributes to the poem's overall theme.
💡 Hint: Look for lines that contradict one another.
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