PPT-Literary Element: Irony

AP Literature and Composition Irony Aim What are the different types of irony and how do they function in literature Objectives Understand that irony lends complexity to character plot and to . Definitions and Examples. Hooray for learning!. Literary Device . Definition. Simile:. A. figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things, by employing the words "like" or "as“ within the comparison.. The Umbrella of Irony. There are a variety of . tones. & . attitudes. that fall under the “umbrella” of irony…. Sarcasm. Satire. Epithet. Parody. Sardonic Voice. Burlesque. Irony. Irony. Definition: . Imagery, Irony, Satire, Parody, Rhythm, Parallelism, Archetypes. Imagery. Imagery. is words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses. Writers use imagery to describe how their subjects look, sound, feel, taste, and smell.. Allusions . Allusion: Definition. A reference in a literary text to a well-known person or place, or to a historical, political, or cultural event. The reference can also be to literary, religious, or mythological text.. Norton Field Guide . . “Literary analyses are essays in which we examine literary texts closely to understand their messages, interpret their meanings, and appreciate their writers’ techniques” (81).. The Pearl. Symbolism. A symbol is the use of a concrete object or an abstract idea to represent something . else, often a more complex idea . Imagery. In the text, what do I:. See. Hear. Feel. Taste. The Catcher in the Rye . Character terminology. Foil: a character, who by contrast with the main character, serves to accentuate that character’s distinctive qualities or characteristics.. Flat: characters that are not developed; are easily recognizable by their lack of complexity; and are usually created to emphasize a single important trait.. . A Modest Proposal. By: Brogan Dineen, Jacob Gaydos, Jacqueline Grundfast, Sarah Walker, Julia Younan. Asyndeton Definition. The omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.. 2. by Antonio Machado. Wanderer. , your footsteps are. the road, and nothing more;. wanderer, there is no road,. the road is made by walking.. By walking one makes the road,. and upon glancing behind. one sees the path. Geoffrey Chaucer. Warm Up. When you have a disagreement with someone how do you resolve the issue?. Explain using an example, 2-4 sentences. . Background Notes: Wife of Bath . The Wife of Bath’s Tale revolves around an argument about what women want.. What do you suggest could be . a solution?. Reading Strategy p567. 1. What does this passage tell you about conditions in Ireland?. Reading Strategy p567. 1. What does this passage tell you about conditions in Ireland. . Irony is about expectations. Types of Irony. Verbal Irony. A character says one thing but means the opposite. Also called. . sarcasm. . or being. . sarcastic. .. Examples. The locker room smells really good.. Geoffrey Chaucer. Warm Up. When you have a disagreement with someone how do you resolve the issue?. Explain using an example, 2-4 sentences. . Background Notes: Wife of Bath . The Wife of Bath’s Tale revolves around an argument about what women want.. The Catcher in the Rye . Character terminology. Foil: a character, who by contrast with the main character, serves to accentuate that character’s distinctive qualities or characteristics.. Flat: characters that are not developed; are easily recognizable by their lack of complexity; and are usually created to emphasize a single important trait..