The Three Kinds of IronyConstantly confused, and rarely just 'unlucky'.8th GradeIrony is a gap between what is expected and what is true.TypeThe gapExampleVerbalsays one thing, means another"Lovely weather" in a downpourSituationaloutcome opposite to expectationa fire station burns downDramaticreader knows, character does notthe audience sees the trap setRain on your wedding day is not irony, it is bad luck. There has tobe a reversal of expectation.The Three Kinds of Ironywww.littleactivity.com

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Literacy · 8th Grade

The Three Kinds of Irony

Constantly confused, and rarely just 'unlucky'.

How to use it

Ask who knows what. That distinguishes all three.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
8th Grade
Ages
13–14
Subject
Literacy
Pages
1

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