Transcript Mini Lesson: Irony - Ms. Durham's 9th Grade English Class

Mini Lesson: Irony
Irony
 The difference between appearance
and reality, expectation and result.
 A surprise or unexpected result!
Types of Irony
-Verbal Irony: a word or phrase used to
suggest the opposite of its actual meaning
Example: Sarcasm
Think of sarcastic comments or remarks. How
are they examples of irony?
Types continued…
Dramatic Irony: When there is a contradiction
between what a character thinks and what the
readers know is true
Think of an example…
Types continued…
-Situational Irony: When an event directly
contradicts expectations of the reader or of
the characters
What is ironic
is this image?
Do you really understand Irony?
Well, let’s see…
 Locate and identify irony in “The Necklace”
by Guy de Maupassant
 If you are having trouble locating examples in
the text, then ask questions at the end!
 Don’t forget to use your notes!