Wednesday, September 30, 2009

English IV (Irony Pre-assessment)

Today we are going to read The Pardoner's Tale. Chaucer will use various techniques to create an interesting character and tale. One of the literary devices that he uses is Irony. What is verbal irony? Situational Irony? Dramatic Irony?
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  1. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Verbal irony is kind of like a figure of speech, situational is the contrary happens to what you would like to happen, and i have no clue what dramatic irony would be.

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  2. killerexbarbieSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Verbal irony is a disparity of expression and intention: when a speaker says one thing but means another, or when a literal meaning is contrary to its intended effect. An example of this is sarcasm.
    Situational irony is the disparity of intention and result: when the result of an action is contrary to the desired or expected effect.
    Dramatic irony is a disparity of expression and awareness: when words and actions possess a significance that the listener or audience understands, but the speaker or character does not.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    -verbal irony- when a figure of speech is used to represent the opposite of its meaning
    -situational irony - when something happens within a story that completley contradicts what was expected to
    -dramatic irony- moment in drama where the audience knows a subject however the characters haven't realized the situation

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  4. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Verbal irony is when something is said that is humorous and the opposite to what you want to be said. situational irony is something you do not want to happen happens anyway. Dramatical irony is irony that happens in a play.

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  5. BethanySeptember 30, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    verbal irony is to tell you something that you didnt think would happen when he was telling a story. situational irony is something that happens that you didnt know would happen.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Verbal irony is when something is said is taken a certain way, but was meant to mean the opposite.
    Situational irony is when something that occurs is taken one way, but meant to mean something else.
    Dramatic irony is when a character says something in one way, but the readers/audience takes it another way.

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  7. carson.beyerSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    1) verbal irony is when a figure of speech is used to represent the opposite of its meaning
    2) situational irony is when something happens within a story that completley contradicts what was expected to
    3) dramatic irony is when a moment in drama where the audience knows a subject however the characters haven't realized the situation

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  8. lauren.hendonSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    verbal irony is when speech is interpreted another way and situational irony is when a different situation happens than expected and dramatic irony is when a character is interpreted a different way by the reader.

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  9. Brooke LoeSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    I dont know

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  10. a.harrisSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Verbal irony is when something doest really mean what it seems like
    Situational irony is when something doesn't happen like you think it would
    Dramatic irony is when a drama does something you wouldn't think it would for the purpose of entertainment.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    irony is the "ironic" part of a situation...what makes the situation weird or awkward

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  12. Mary BallardSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    verbal irony is a spoken irony. situational irony is an ironic situation. Dramatic irony is irony that is really dramatic

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  13. JamieSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Verbal irony is when something is taken a certain way but was meant to be taken the opposite way. Situational irony is when a situation occurs and taken one way but is meant to be interpreted the opposite way. Dramatic irony is when something dramatic happens and is taken in a certain way by the audience but means the opposite.

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  14. nicole.jacksonSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    1. mean to be the opposite
    2. happens one way but taken as another.
    3. when the audience knows but character doesn't

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  15. RolensSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    verbal irony: is a figure of speech
    situational irony: is an outcome that is very different then what was expected.
    Dramatic irony:irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama

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  16. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    when one thing is supposed to happen, and then the opposite of that happens

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  17. kayla.forsytheSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Verbal Irony means what is said is the opposite of what is meant.
    Situational Irony is the difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
    Dramatic irony is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.

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  18. Valdes 101September 30, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect

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  19. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Verbal irony is an unexpected conversation. Situational irony is when a situation is unexpected. Dramatic irony is when a dramatic situation is occurring.

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  20. Larry DSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    1.Verbal Irony - is told one way but meant to be the opposite f what u was meaning it to be.
    2.dramatic irony - is where the reader interpets the character

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  21. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    verbal irony- the opposite of what is said.
    situational irony-when something different occurs from what was expected.
    dramatic irony-when something occurs that the character doesn't know has happened yet but others do.

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  22. Starks 25September 30, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    1) Verbal Irony- When something used to represent the opposite of its meaning.
    2) Situational Irony- When something happens that contradicts what is expected.
    3) Dramatic Irony- A moment in drama were the audience knows a subject however the characters haven't realized the situation.

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  23. Michael EdwardsSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Verbal irony is when something is said in a way not meant to be taken and meant in the opposite way. Situational irony is when something happens that is ironic like you where talking about someone doing something and they end up doing it

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  24. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    1. to be opposite
    2. happens one way but like another
    3. character doesn't know but the audience does

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  25. C.Looper9September 30, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Verbal Irony is when something used to show the opposite of what it really is. Situational Irony when something happens and it is not expected at all. Dramatic Irony a time were the audience knows a subject however the characters haven't realized the situation.

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  26. AndieSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Verbal Irony- you say something you don't really mean
    Situational Irony- What is expected to happen does not happen
    Dramatic Irony- readers know something that the characters do not.

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