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What is a pun?
What is a pun?
How do poets like Shakespeare create a humorous tone?
How do poets like Shakespeare create a humorous tone?
In Romeo and Juliet, which character uses humor even in tragic moments?
In Romeo and Juliet, which character uses humor even in tragic moments?
What is the purpose of using puns in a text?
What is the purpose of using puns in a text?
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Which type of irony involves a situation opposite to what was expected?
Which type of irony involves a situation opposite to what was expected?
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In which part of a story does dramatic irony occur?
In which part of a story does dramatic irony occur?
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How does verbal irony differ from situational irony?
How does verbal irony differ from situational irony?
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How do puns contribute to the tone of a piece of writing?
How do puns contribute to the tone of a piece of writing?
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Which form of irony involves words that suggest the opposite of their actual meaning?
Which form of irony involves words that suggest the opposite of their actual meaning?
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In the provided text, what does Mercutio mean when he says 'you shall find me a grave man'?
In the provided text, what does Mercutio mean when he says 'you shall find me a grave man'?
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What type of irony is displayed when a character says 'That house doesn't look scary at all' to describe a spooky place?
What type of irony is displayed when a character says 'That house doesn't look scary at all' to describe a spooky place?
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How does situational irony manifest in the example of a supposedly abandoned cabin having working security cameras?
How does situational irony manifest in the example of a supposedly abandoned cabin having working security cameras?
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Which type of irony best applies to the situation where the audience knows more than the characters in a play?
Which type of irony best applies to the situation where the audience knows more than the characters in a play?
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Why does Jeff Nathan use puns in the poem 'A Geographic Meal'?
Why does Jeff Nathan use puns in the poem 'A Geographic Meal'?
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'I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger, then it hit me!' is an example of:
'I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger, then it hit me!' is an example of:
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'Where do lambs post their videos? On Ewe Tube!' is an example of a pun based on:
'Where do lambs post their videos? On Ewe Tube!' is an example of a pun based on:
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'Sounds like that frog had a bad day; he croaked after eating the fly.' exemplifies punning based on:
'Sounds like that frog had a bad day; he croaked after eating the fly.' exemplifies punning based on:
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'Then Turkey’s the first food for me' from the poem by Jeff Nathan is an example of a pun through:
'Then Turkey’s the first food for me' from the poem by Jeff Nathan is an example of a pun through:
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'Great job!' said sarcastically when a friend breaks a doorknob indicates:
'Great job!' said sarcastically when a friend breaks a doorknob indicates:
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In dramatic irony, what does the audience know that a character does not?
In dramatic irony, what does the audience know that a character does not?
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What literary device is used when the author unexpectedly uses the word 'smart' to mean foolish?
What literary device is used when the author unexpectedly uses the word 'smart' to mean foolish?
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How does Coleridge create suspense in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' through situational irony?
How does Coleridge create suspense in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' through situational irony?
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How does rhyme contribute to the tone of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?
How does rhyme contribute to the tone of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?
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What effect does repetition have on the poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?
What effect does repetition have on the poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?
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How does dramatic irony operate in Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias'?
How does dramatic irony operate in Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias'?
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What does situational irony add to a story or poem?
What does situational irony add to a story or poem?
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'Smart' being used to describe someone who makes a foolish choice is an example of:
'Smart' being used to describe someone who makes a foolish choice is an example of:
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How does Coleridge use repetition in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' to affect the poem's tone?
How does Coleridge use repetition in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' to affect the poem's tone?
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What does dramatic irony add to a literary work?
What does dramatic irony add to a literary work?
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Study Notes
Language as a Tool
- Language is a fluid tool that can be used to share thoughts and feelings with others.
- Using the right words in the best combination can help in various aspects of life, including school, relationships, and career.
Tone and Language
- Poets use figurative language to express their tone to the reader.
- Figurative language can include metaphor, imagery, simile, and more.
Puns
- Puns are a type of figurative language that use wordplay to create humor.
- Puns can be created through double meanings, homophones, or words with multiple meanings.
- Examples of puns:
- "Sounds like that frog had a bad day; he croaked after eating the fly."
- "I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger, then it hit me!"
- "Where do lambs post their videos? On Ewe Tube!"
Irony
- Irony is a versatile type of figurative language that can create humor, suspense, or surprise.
- There are three types of irony:
- Verbal irony: when what is said is different from what is meant.
- Situational irony: when a situation turns out differently than expected.
- Dramatic irony: when the audience knows something the characters do not.
Examples of Irony
- Verbal irony: "That house doesn't look scary at all" (said by someone who means the opposite).
- Situational irony: expecting a creepy old cabin to be abandoned, but finding high-tech gadgets on the front porch.
- Dramatic irony: knowing something the characters in a story do not know.
The Power of Rhyme and Repetition
- Rhyme can create a fun and silly tone in poetry.
- Repetition can create a tone of monotony or boredom.
- Examples from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner":
- Rhyme: "day after day, day after day"
- Repetition: repeating the phrase "water, water, everywhere" to emphasize the sailors' situation.
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Test your knowledge of dramatic irony in literature with this quiz. Explore examples like characters being unaware of something known to the audience. Analyze how authors create suspense and surprise through dramatic irony.
