PPT-Irony and Ambiguity

Villines IRONY Defined not what we expect Sometimes comic We enjoy irony when we recognize the truth in itthat life rarely fulfills our expectations and often astounds us 3 types verbal situational dramatic. Ambiguity . is a word, phrase, or statement which contains more than one meaning.. Ambiguous words or statements lead to vagueness and confusion, and shape the basis for instances of unintentional humor. Ambiguity. (1) a statement which has two or more possible meanings.. (2) a statement whose meaning is unclear..     . Depending on the circumstances, ambiguity can be negative, leading to confusion or even disaster (the ambiguous wording of a general's note led to the deadly charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War). . Grade 7 ELA. What do the following images have in common?. 1. A Grave yard. 2 A Gym. 3 Fire hydrant. 4 Energy Drink Company Van. 5 A bus that refers to insurance. 6 Language…. Yes they are all ironic… . ?. So is this irony, or just a coincidence?. In general... Irony means that what happens is the opposite of what you would expect. . Situational Irony. Definition. Movie Example. TV example. A situation where is the outcome is different from what is . DONE BY SAMAR NAIF HINDI. SUBMITTED TO WALEED AMER . ambiguity . The presence of two or more possible meanings in a single passage. . the possibility of interpreting an expression in two or more distinct . What is Irony?. the difference between what is said and what is actually meant. . difference between what is expected to happen and what really happens.. the difference between what one person and another know at the same time.. Definition. Irony. is a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that may end up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated. In simple words, it is a difference between the appearance and the reality. . 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 . of some discrepancy.. Verbal irony. . A simple kind of irony—saying one thing but meaning the opposite. “A marvelous time” means a boring time. Not to be confused with sarcasm. . Entrepreneurship 1. 2.12. Objective 2.12. Tolerance - . The capacity to accept deviation from the norm. Ambiguity – words or phrases with either a double meaning. Self-Confidence - A positive belief in your own talents, skills, and objectives. . As readers, we must know how a story is told so that we can start to understand how much we can trust the narrator and how much we can believe that the narrator is telling us, the reader, the truth.. . 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.. It’s unexpected.. It sometimes creates suspense.. It’s like Cupid never falling in love.. What is Irony?. We have discussed how literature is a way for writers to share a message with the reader. Just how are the authors we will be studying getting their message across? Irony is just one of the writing tools an artist uses to sharpen his or her point.. Understand techniques, strategies, & systems used to foster self-understanding & enhance relationships with others. What is Tolerance?. Tolerance – the capacity to accept deviation from the norm.