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Here are the teacher pack items for Irony:
Overview In this experience, students view a cartoon and identify the humor in it, which stems from irony. Then, they learn about the three types of irony. Next, they read a classic short story and explain examples of irony in it. Finally, they brainstorm and write scenes that use irony. Students will work together in small groups in scenes 3 and 4. Objectives Duration One class period. You may choose to have students read the short story before beginning the experience. Vocabulary Words Used in “The Cask of Amontillado”
“That’s ironic.” Have you ever heard that phrase? Perhaps you knew what it meant, or perhaps you were somewhat puzzled. Either way, this experience will help you understand more about what irony is—and how authors use it.
Objectives
Look at the cartoon. Why is it humorous?
If you understand the cartoon, you are well on your way to understanding irony.In one or more complete sentences, explain the cartoon.
Students should understand that the humor arises from the contradiction between what the two women say and what the picture reveals about them. Their opinion is that they are different, but the picture shows that they are identical. Probably—unknown to them—the real reason they like each other is because they are alike.
