IronyTake out a piece of paper and fold into

four squares.

What is IRONY? (box 1)

Oh that’s so ironic!Irony is the difference between what we

expect or what seems suitable and what actually happens

Types of Irony (box 1)

There are 3 types of ironyVerbal (in Macbeth Act 3)Dramatic (in Macbeth Act 1)Situational

Verbal Irony (box 2)

When someone says one thing but means another

“Wow! Cool story, bro.”Or “What a nice day we’re having!” while it’s

storming outsideLennox talking on page 153Also known as sarcasmVerbal Irony

Dramatic Irony (box 3)

When the audience knows what the characters in the story don’t know. In Act I we knew that Macbeth was going to receive a promotion, but he did not know it.

Dramatic Irony (continued)

In a story, the wife plans a surprise party for her husband. The husband comes home to a dark house and says, “All I want is a quiet evening”. We know that there is a surprise coming and the husband does not.

Situational Irony (box 4)

An event that is contrary (opposite) to what you expected

Example: A firehouse catches on fireIronySituational Irony

Situation Irony (box 4)

Example: Flyers hanging around OAHS advertising a backpack sale. Why ironic?