Irony, Paradox, and Sarcasm PDF
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This document defines and explains literary devices such as irony, paradox, and sarcasm. It provides examples of each and highlights their use in understanding the nuances of language. Practical applications of these concepts in written and verbal communication are implied.
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o n y -Ir m rc a s -S a ox ra d -P a Irony A contrast between appearance and reality—usually one in which reality is opposite of what it seems. Situational Irony A contrast between what a reader or chara...
o n y -Ir m rc a s -S a ox ra d -P a Irony A contrast between appearance and reality—usually one in which reality is opposite of what it seems. Situational Irony A contrast between what a reader or character expects to happen and what actually exists or happens. http://www.wusa9.com/news/columnist/blogs/ uploaded_images/NJ-Piscataway-Holmes-Marshall-1- 718237.jpg http://www.dailyhaha.com/_pics/peace_irony.jpg Dramatic Irony Where the reader or viewer knows something that a character does not know. http://www.currentfilm.com/ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/ http://about-face.org/blog/wp- images3/ images/I/51HPX1AAVKL.jpg content/uploads/2009/07/ bigmommadvdcover.jpg hannah_montana-5324.jpg Verbal Irony When someone knowingly exaggerates or says something and means another. Click on the link to view a clip about verbal irony on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmSBrmgdKts Sarcasm A kind of particularly cutting irony. Generally sarcasm is the taunting use of http:// imagecache6.allposters.com/ http://media.photobucket.com/ praise to mean the LRG/30/3068/MTYDF00Z.jpg image/happy%20bunny/ LetMeFall16/happybunny.jpg opposite—that is, to insult someone or something. Click on the link to view a clip about sarcasm on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU http:// adZ6ALU0M&NR=1 www.gonewacko.org/ Graphics/HappyBunny/ 1276_happy%20bunny.jpg Paradox A seemingly contradictory or absurd statement that may nonetheless suggest an important truth. Examples of paradox: Nobody goes to that restaurant, it's too crowded. Don't go near water until you've learned to swim. They must go to war to make peace.
