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Literary devices - Irony
Learning Objectives
LI: Understand the term "literary device" and write it in our own words.
SC: Define the 3 types of irony.
Extension: Employ irony in your story.
Lightning Writing
Lightning Writing
Literary devices
The definition of literary device is a technique a writer uses to produce a special effect in their writing.
What are some techniques you know?
Irony
Irony is a highly misused word.
If you succeed at learning it, you will be well on the way to understanding something lots of adults don't!
Irony is a literary technique.
What's behind the door
What's behind the door
In a horror film, we often see things the characters don't
We know what's going to happen if the open that door.
But the characters do it anyway!
How does that make us feel?
The types of irony
Watch these videos, then write a definition of the type of irony in your own words.
The first kind of irony - situational
The second kind of irony - verbal
The third kind of irony - dramatic
Your turn
In your writing journals, add a section that includes one of the forms of irony.